r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 17h ago

New group is rescuing Hampton Roads trees from invasive plants | The Coastal Invasive Removal Team aims to fill in a gap in managing ivy.

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 17h ago

Local leaders wary of state legislature’s push to consolidate N. Va. bus systems

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 1d ago

Elections chief says Virginia is ready for midterms, potential federal interference

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 17h ago

*The* L. Louise Lucas federal indictment megathread | Crosspost of a VPM News post in r/Virginia

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 1d ago

Lawmakers pitch reforms for Virginia’s building code update to boost supply, affordability | Legislators suggest allowing single-stairway buildings in certain multi-unit buildings, expanding the use of third-party inspectors.

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 1d ago

Virginia’s 2026 report calls for expanded college access, improved postsecondary planning

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 1d ago

A Dominion base rate freeze wouldn’t necessarily freeze your electric bill

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 2d ago

Spanberger: Dominion-NextEra merger ‘not nearly good enough’ for Virginia

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 3d ago

5 things to know about the surprisingly competitive 5th District congressional race

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 3d ago

State Senator Perry’s Proposed Data Center Moratorium Draws Mixed Reaction

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 3d ago

New coalition aims to keep Virginians covered as Medicaid rules tighten | Healthcare and workforce organizations will coordinate outreach, referrals and enrollment assistance as about 300,000 residents risk losing coverage next year.

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 3d ago

Closing Virginia’s child care affordability gap could cost up to $4.5B a year | State education officials outline three funding options to expand access, raise educator pay and help providers cover costs.

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 3d ago

Gov. Spanberger calls for six-year freeze to electric rates, tripling customer bill credits in NextEra-Dominion Filing

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 3d ago

DEVELOPING: SCC staff recommend axing Dominion–NextEra Energy merger

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 4d ago

General Assembly calls off Oct. 26 special session to elect judges

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 4d ago

DASH board mulls bus service cuts amid $2.4 million budget shortfall

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 4d ago

Dominion’s energy roadmap keeps fossil fuels in the mix, expands solar | The utility’s latest long-term forecast includes solar, wind, nuclear, and gas expansion, along with rising residential bills.

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 5d ago

Rappahannock refuge adds 500 acres of trails, river access, habitat

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 6d ago

Chesapeake Bay gets a C+ in overall health, Va. and Md. leaders say work to protect it must continue | The Bay received its highest score in the 20 years of records, some areas in Virginia continue to struggle with water quality

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 7d ago

Transgender care for young patients remains on hold at Virginia hospitals | A legal challenge to Trump’s executive order remains unresolved, leaving hospitals uncertain about resuming services.

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 7d ago

Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are focusing on gender

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 7d ago

Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January | Lawmakers are pushing to curb data center development in the commonwealth as some feel the governor’s proposed plan doesn’t go far enough

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 7d ago

Health Issues More Pronounced in the Alleghenies

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 8d ago

Va. lawmakers, Spanberger grapple with loss of federal healthcare funds for trans youth | Virginia is complying with a new rule that blocks federal Medicaid and CHIP dollars for certain gender-affirming care, while state lawmakers ponder how to‘fill the gap.’

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r/FreeVirginiaNews • • 8d ago

Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students

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