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Virginia Sees Record Gun Background Checks Amid Major State Developments

3 Jul 2026 7:17 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia recorded an all-time high in gun background checks in June. Other key news includes the Prince William Digital Gateway's demise, legal challenges to a reproductive rights amendment, and Supreme Court action on a reporter's sources.

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Governor Spanberger Proposes Budget Amendments Amid Prison Reforms and State Financial Challenges

24 Jun 2026 7:21 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Governor Abigail Spanberger will propose budget amendments and announced significant improvements in Virginia's prisons, including reduced assaults and overdoses, while the state faces financial hurdles with its wildlife agency and a failed IT project.

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