Tag: virginia
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Spanberger Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Army Major Bianca C. Wilkerson of Norfolk
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger ordered state and local flags flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, October 22, 2026, in memory of Army Major Bianca C. Wilkerson of Norfolk.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Bianca C. WilkersonAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaflag orderUnited States ArmyNorfolkShaw Air Force BaseReston
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Fairfax County Unveils 2026-2031 Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
"The Way Home Fairfax," the county's Continuum of Care strategic plan for 2026-2031, targets better outcomes, stronger prevention and reduced unsheltered homelessness, alongside 38 new criminal justice academy graduates.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironmentEducation Fairfax CountyhomelessnessThe Way Home FairfaxContinuum of CareCriminal Justice Academypublic safetyHerndon Police DepartmentFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Spanberger Touts $150 Million Virginia Premium Savings Program as Up to 200,000 Could Save on Health Insurance
Governor Spanberger celebrates the $150 million Virginia Premium Savings program, saying up to 200,000 Virginians could save hundreds on Marketplace premiums and 50,000 could pay $0 monthly.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Virginia Premium Savings programAbigail SpanbergerVirginia's Insurance Marketplacehealth insurance premiumsOpen EnrollmentNorfolkMarvin FigueroaVirginiaReston
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Virginia Awards $14.39 Million to Expand Rural Health Data Sharing
Virginia Health Care Foundation announces 25 Provider Interoperability awards across all six rural regions, expected to benefit more than 845,000 rural Virginians as part of a $189.5 million federal program.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEconomy Rural Health Transformation ProgramVirginia Health Care FoundationMedicaidCardinal CarePregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness MonthAbigail SpanbergerOpen EnrollmentVirginia
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Fairfax County Highlights Halloween Guide, Aging Agency Anniversary and 24/7 Search and Rescue Team
Fairfax County's daily update points residents to a Halloween 2026 guide, the Area Agency on Aging's 50th anniversary, cybersecurity tips and a 50-member search and rescue team.
HealthLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologySocial IssuesComputers and Internet Fairfax CountyHalloween 2026Fairfax Area Agency on AgingCybersecurity Awareness MonthSearch and Rescue Teamsubstance use disordersmissing personsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Spanberger Launches 32-Organization Virginia United Coalition to Shield Residents From H.R. 1 Healthcare and SNAP Cuts
Governor Abigail Spanberger has formed the Virginia United Coalition, uniting 32 organizations to help Virginians keep Medicaid coverage and SNAP food assistance amid cuts from H.R. 1.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Virginia United CoalitionAbigail SpanbergerH.R. 1MedicaidSNAPVirginiaHealthcareReston
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Spanberger Calls for Six-Year Electricity Rate Freeze in $67 Billion NextEra-Dominion Merger Case
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has urged the State Corporation Commission to freeze residential electricity rates for six years and triple customer bill credits as conditions of the proposed $67 billion NextEra-Dominion merger.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyState GovernmentsLegalEnvironmentSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerNextEra EnergyDominion EnergyState Corporation Commissionelectricity ratesmergerVirginiaReston
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Fairfax County to Cut Speed Limits to 20 mph on 10 Roads in Safety Pilot
Fairfax County's transportation department will lower speed limits from 25 to 20 mph on 10 roads in the Dranesville, Mason and Providence districts starting Fall 2026 to study safety impacts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Fairfax Countyspeed limitspilot programDepartment of Transportationroad safetyDranesvilleProvidence districtFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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NVTC Cyber Summit to Explore 'Cyber at the Speed of AI' on Oct 28
Northern Virginia Technology Council's 2026 Cyber Summit & Cyber50 Awards on Oct 28 will examine AI-driven risk and autonomous threats, alongside a fall slate of events on pitching, hiring and space security.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborAstronomy and Space NVTCCyber SummitCyber50 AwardsCybersecurityData CentersSpace SecurityNVTC Weekly EventsVirginiaReston
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Virginia Medicaid Enrollees Urged to Review Plans as Federal Work Requirement Looms
Cardinal Care's October newsletter flags a federal work requirement, an October 31 plan-selection deadline for western Virginia and Charlottesville members, and primary care and mammogram reminders.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborEducation Cardinal CareVirginia MedicaidDepartment of Medical Assistance Servicesfederal work requirementGovernor Spanbergerhealth insurancechildcare grantVirginia
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Behind the Search: Fairfax County Police Department's 50-Member Search and Rescue Team
Fairfax County Police Department's 50-member Search and Rescue Team works 24/7 on missing-person cases, using Lost Person Behavior research, drones, thermal imaging and K9 units.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyUSASocial IssuesComputers and Internet Fairfax County Police DepartmentSearch and Rescuemissing personsLost Person BehaviorMason Neck State ParkFairfax CountyVirginiaReston
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Spanberger Authorizes On-Road Use of Dyed Diesel to Cut Fuel Costs for Farmers and Families
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issues Executive Directive 5 allowing dyed diesel in on-road vehicles through December 31, 2026, citing record-high prices hurting farmers, loggers and haulers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEnergyAgricultureEconomyTransportation Abigail Spanbergerdyed dieselVirginiaExecutive Directive 5Virginia Department of Motor Vehiclesfuel pricesReston
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Fairfax County Capital Bikeshare Sets Monthly Ridership Records
Capital Bikeshare in Fairfax County set all-time monthly records in August and September, with the Route 7 and Jefferson Street station leading newly added stations in trips.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Capital BikeshareFairfax CountyBailey's Crossroadsbikeshare ridershipRoute 7Jefferson StreetFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Virginia General Fund Revenues Up 8.0 Percent Through First Quarter of FY2027
Governor Spanberger says September revenues rose 11.5 percent and first-quarter collections grew 8.0 percent, running 3.2 percent ahead of forecast despite national economic uncertainty.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsGeneral Politics VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerGeneral Fund revenuesFiscal Year 2027Mark D. Sicklesstate budgetsales taxReston
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Virginia to Host 2026 Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum in Richmond
Virginia Department of Veterans Services announces the 2026 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive Forum on October 29 in Richmond, with free registration for two reps from each V3-certified company.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborMilitaryState GovernmentsEconomy Virginia Department of Veterans Services2026 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive ForumRichmondVirginia Values Veteransveteran employmentdefense industryworkforce developmentRestonVirginia
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Fairfax County's Farm Harvest Fest, Backyard Boo-gie and Halloween Haunts Fill the Weekend
Fairfax County offers three days of fall and Halloween fun, from the Farm Harvest Fest and Carnival in Herndon to Goblin Golf, a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat and a 13th-year haunted attraction.
EntertainmentMediaSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyFarm Harvest Fest and CarnivalFrying Pan Farm ParkHalloweenWorkhouse Arts CenterClemyjontri ParkFamily ActivitiesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County to Host Webinar on Group Solar Purchasing Program
Northern Virginia Regional Commission and Solar United Neighbors will explain how Switch Together's bulk-buying model helps homeowners and small businesses afford solar and battery storage.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnergyEnvironmentState GovernmentsClimate Change Fairfax CountySolar United NeighborsSwitch TogetherNorthern Virginia Regional Commissionsolar energybattery storageGovernor SpanbergerFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Spanberger Touts Rural Investments at Lexington Prosperity Summit
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger highlighted rural economic development at her Rural Prosperity Summit in Lexington, citing a $412.5 million Caroline County project and rural healthcare challenges.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborAgricultureEducation Abigail SpanbergerRural Prosperity SummitVirginiaCaroline CountyRural HealthcareEconomic DevelopmentCarilion Rockbridge Community HospitalReston
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Session 92 Graduates From Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
Thirty-eight recruits complete six months of training, with 30 joining Fairfax County Police, seven the Sheriff's Office and one Herndon Police, bringing military service, 17 degrees and 11 languages.
Law EnforcementUSAEducationEmployment and Labor Fairfax County Criminal Justice AcademyFairfax County Police DepartmentSession 92Fairfax County Sheriff's OfficeHerndon Police Departmentpolice recruitmentVirginiaReston
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Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events
Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to community events this week, including Coffee with a Cop-style gatherings, festivals and advisory committee meetings across seven districts.
Law EnforcementUSASocial IssuesGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity EventsFairfax CountyVirginiaCommunity Advisory CommitteeCentreville DayConnect Fairfax CountyReston
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Millions Across Southeast Take Part in Great Southeast ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Participants paused at 10:15 a.m. today to practice "Drop, Cover and Hold On" in a one-minute drill that drew more than 2 million people last year.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSADisastersGeneral WeatherSocial IssuesEnvironment Great Southeast ShakeOutearthquake safetyearthquake drillFairfax County Emergency InformationSoutheastemergency preparednessVirginiaDrop Cover and Hold On
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Virginia Creates New State Conservation Area at Buffalo Mountain With 2,211-Acre Acquisition
Governor Spanberger announced a 2,211-acre acquisition in Floyd and Carroll counties, expanding Buffalo Mountain public land to 4,332 acres and protecting trout streams and New River headwaters.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentAgricultureEnergy Buffalo MountainAbigail SpanbergerVirginia State Conservation AreaThe Conservation FundForest Legacy ProgramFloyd CountyLand ConservationVirginiaReston
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Fairfax County to Host Free Green Fairfax Environmental Summit on Oct. 19
Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik hosts a free half-day summit on sustainability and urban development Oct. 19 at MITRE Building 4 in McLean, plus free trees for residents.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsTransportationSocial IssuesEnergy Fairfax CountyGreen Fairfax Environmental SummitDalia PalchikSustainabilityUrban DevelopmentArbor Day FoundationAdopt-A-FamilyFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Virginia Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Face New Federal Work Requirement Starting January 2027
Virginia Medicaid Expansion adults must work, volunteer or study 80 hours a month, or qualify for an exemption, under a new federal law taking effect in January 2027.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Medicaid ExpansionVirginiaCardinal CareFederal work requirementDepartment of Medical Assistance ServicesHealth insuranceOpen enrollment
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Spanberger Congratulates Dr. Richard Linton on Virginia Tech Presidency
Governor Abigail Spanberger welcomed Dr. Richard Linton as Virginia Tech's 17th president, praising his food science career and thanking outgoing President Tim Sands for his service.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState Governments Abigail SpanbergerRichard LintonVirginia TechTim SandsBlacksburgHigher EducationVirginiaReston
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Social Security Administration Says Virginia Office Status Has Changed
The agency did not specify the reason for the change or which Virginia offices, card centers and hearing offices are affected, and is directing the public to check status online and use digital services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetUSAState Governments Social Security AdministrationVirginiaSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Governor Spanberger Awards $205,300 in Tourism Marketing Grants to 46 Local Programs
Virginia awards $205,300 in matching grants to 46 tourism marketing programs, backed by $273,130 in local funds, to boost off-season visitation and support 276 partners statewide.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTravel and Tourism Abigail SpanbergerVirginia Tourism CorporationMicrobusiness Marketing Leverage ProgramVirginia tourismtourism marketing grantsCarrie CheneryRita McClennyVirginiaReston
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Fairfax County Urges Residents to Stop Invasive Species Spread
Fairfax County warns residents about invasive species such as running bamboo and spotted lanternfly, and highlights an environmental summit, affordable housing purchase and fuel assistance.
HealthEnvironmentReal EstateEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Fairfax CountyInvasive SpeciesRunning BambooSpotted LanternflyGreen Fairfax Environmental SummitAffordable HousingEmployment Mentoring DayFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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M.C. Dean to Invest $412.5 Million in Caroline County Expansion, Creating 1,950 Jobs
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced M.C. Dean will invest $412.5 million to expand its Caroline County manufacturing campus, creating 1,950 jobs and building the largest modular manufacturing site in the U.S.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEducation M.C. DeanCaroline CountyAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Economic Development Partnershipmanufacturing expansionjob creationVirginiaReston
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Virginia's AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Fitch, Moody's and S&P Global affirmed Virginia's AAA ratings, keeping the Commonwealth among 14 states at the highest credit levels.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsBanking VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerBond RatingFitch RatingsMoody's RatingsS&P Global RatingsState BudgetReston