Leaders from 1890 land-grant colleges told the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday how a fresh infusion of scholarship funding provided by Congress has helped those historically Black institutions educate and train the next generation of agriculture workers.
This Saturday will be the second time Virginia has observed Juneteenth, and the first time celebrating it as a permanent holiday since Gov. Northam announced his intention to make Juneteenth a state-wide holiday last June.
The justices left the entire law intact Thursday in ruling that Texas, other Republican-led states and two individuals had no right to bring their lawsuit in federal court.
Virginia’s current constitution, the seventh in the commonwealth’s history, is turning 50 years old on July 1, and the Library of Virginia has planned several events to celebrate the anniversary.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe discussed his new health care plan at the University of Virginia Medical Center on Tuesday. His newly released plan strives to tackle rising costs and make health care more affordable and accessible for all Virginians.
Marijuana legalization is coming to Virginia, but universities in the state aren’t following suit. Virginia Tech recently updated its student code of contact to make clear that marijuana is still banned on campus even after July 1, when Virginia’s new legalization law takes effect.
Governor Ralph Northam has announced a new $3 million investment to pilot the Return to Earn Grant Program, designed to match payments from eligible small businesses to provide new hires with up to $1,000 each to support their transition back into the workforce.
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said last night’s election results show the Democratic Party is united and ready to face off against the GOP this November.
An attorney who worked on former President Donald Trump’s unsuccessful Wisconsin recount has ousted long-serving incumbent Del. Charles Poindexter in a Republican primary for the Virginia House of Delegates.
Polls are still open for a few more hours, and tonight, former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is expected to take the spotlight in northern Virginia.
In a series of 10-4 votes, the commission decided against pursuing nonpartisan council, choosing to issue two requests for proposals meant to select one Democratic firm and one Republican firm.
Five Democrats are competing to be Virginia’s next governor, as the party holds its nominating primary this Tuesday. With just hours left of this primary season, candidates are making a final push to get out the vote.
In his quest for a second term as Virginia governor, Terry McAuliffe is heading into next week’s five-way Democratic primary with an undeniable lead in public polling, name recognition, endorsements and money.
The televised, hour-long debate at Christopher Newport University in Newport News on Tuesday night was the fourth and final one before next week’s primary.
Specific polling places each have different COVID-19 safety measures. Election officials say voters must follow guidelines at specific polling locations.
