Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s veto of legislation creating a regulated recreational marijuana marketplace leaves Virginia in a familiar position: marijuana possession…
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The Pulse of RVA.
Virginia becomes first Southern state to mandate paid family and medical leave for workers
Virginia will establish a paid family and medical leave program by 2028, becoming the first Southern state to mandate paid…
Read MoreVirginia is taking another concrete step away from state-supported Confederate commemoration.
Virginia will phase out Confederate themed license plates starting July 2026, continuing a broader shift away from state supported Confederate…
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Virginia Cannabis Retail Launch Delayed Again by Gov. Abigail Spanberger
Virginia’s cannabis rollout faces another delay as Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposes pushing retail sales to July 2027. The move raises…
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Why Abigail Spanberger’s 47% Approval Rating Doesn’t Matter
Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s early approval rating appears politically significant—but Virginia’s one-term limit and legislative dynamics render it largely meaningless.
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