i fake example.com 71 iVirginia Mercury via Magical.Gopher News Feeds fake example.com 71 iLast updated 2026 01 31 fake example.com 71 i fake example.com 71 1<< News Menu /news magical.gopher 71 1>> Previous Month /feeds/news/virginiamercury/2025/12/menu2 magical.gopher 71 i fake example.com 71 i(C) Virginia Mercury. fake example.com 71 i fake example.com 71 02026-01-30 Va. delegates bill would limit where high-voltage transmission lines can be built. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-30 Va. delegates bill would limit where high-voltage transmission lines can be built. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-30 Five Virginia localities awarded opioid settlement funds for new programs. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-30 Five Virginia localities awarded opioid settlement funds for new programs. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-30 Democrats try to balance renters rights with landlords rights in proposed housing bills. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-30 Democrats try to balance renters rights with landlords rights in proposed housing bills. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-29 Virginia AG Jones joins 21 attorneys general condemning DOJ pressure on Minnesota. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-29 Virginia AG Jones joins 21 attorneys general condemning DOJ pressure on Minnesota. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-29 Va. lawmakers try again on paid sick leave and family medical leave bills. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-29 Va. lawmakers try again on paid sick leave and family medical leave bills. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-29 US Senate poised to send House spending deal in race to avert partial shutdown. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-29 US Senate poised to send House spending deal in race to avert partial shutdown. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-29 Not the right location-Hanover supervisors residents oppose DHS ICE facility. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-29 Not the right location-Hanover supervisors residents oppose DHS ICE facility. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-29 Lawmakers Va. Native tribes pitch education sovereignty reforms to address historic injustices. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-29 Lawmakers Va. Native tribes pitch education sovereignty reforms to address historic injustices. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-28 Solar can save Virginia farms-if government gets out of the way. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-28 Solar can save Virginia farms-if government gets out of the way. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-28 House committee advances bill to study VMIs public funding status. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-28 House committee advances bill to study VMIs public funding status. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-28 Homeland Security boss Noem in hot water after response to Minneapolis killings. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-28 Homeland Security boss Noem in hot water after response to Minneapolis killings. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-28 Democrats push restrictions on federal immigration enforcement in Virginia. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-28 Democrats push restrictions on federal immigration enforcement in Virginia. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-27 Virginia court strikes down redistricting amendment headed for April ballot. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-27 Virginia court strikes down redistricting amendment headed for April ballot. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-27 Virginia Senate panel advances gun safety bills once vetoed by Youngkin. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-27 Virginia Senate panel advances gun safety bills once vetoed by Youngkin. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-27 Va. state senator seeks to keep future data centers away from residential areas. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-27 Va. state senator seeks to keep future data centers away from residential areas. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-27 Bills targeting VMI governance gain traction in General Assembly. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-27 Bills targeting VMI governance gain traction in General Assembly. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-26 Virginia to consider joining states creating volunteer cyber civilian corps. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-26 Virginia to consider joining states creating volunteer cyber civilian corps. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-26 Legislation aims to stop menhaden reduction fishing study population concerns. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-26 Legislation aims to stop menhaden reduction fishing study population concerns. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-26 In newly Democratic Virginia immigration enforcement becomes early test for Spanberger. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-26 In newly Democratic Virginia immigration enforcement becomes early test for Spanberger. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-26 30 years after the Navy retired its last battleship President Trump wants to build them again. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-26 30 years after the Navy retired its last battleship President Trump wants to build them again. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-23 Federal judge allows Va. inmates rights lawsuits to move forward. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-23 Federal judge allows Va. inmates rights lawsuits to move forward. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-23 Could a free school breakfast bill become law this year. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-23 Could a free school breakfast bill become law this year. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-22 With Youngkin gone Democrats see opening on housing reform. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-22 With Youngkin gone Democrats see opening on housing reform. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-22 Winter storm bears down on Virginia slated to bring snow and icy conditions. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-22 Winter storm bears down on Virginia slated to bring snow and icy conditions. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-22 Va. lawmakers want voters to take a 180-degree turn on redistricting; some reform advocates are wary. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-22 Va. lawmakers want voters to take a 180-degree turn on redistricting; some reform advocates are wary. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-22 Trump unveils his new Board of Peace but some countries wary. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-22 Trump unveils his new Board of Peace but some countries wary. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-22 Spanberger Democratic lawmakers are pressing for Virginia to rejoin RGGI. Heres how it would work. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-22 Spanberger Democratic lawmakers are pressing for Virginia to rejoin RGGI. Heres how it would work. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-22 Parents flood Va. General Assembly to advocate for more early childhood care options and access. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-22 Parents flood Va. General Assembly to advocate for more early childhood care options and access. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-21 Voting access bills move forward as Democrats block GOP early voting limits. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-21 Voting access bills move forward as Democrats block GOP early voting limits. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-21 Va. lawmakers seek to restore Hampton Universitys land-grant status after a century. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-21 Va. lawmakers seek to restore Hampton Universitys land-grant status after a century. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-21 Trump announces framework of a future deal on Greenland relents on 8-nation tariffs. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-21 Trump announces framework of a future deal on Greenland relents on 8-nation tariffs. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-21 Home health workers backbone of public health work support collective bargaining legislation. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-21 Home health workers backbone of public health work support collective bargaining legislation. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-21 Bipartisan group of lawmakers look to curb southwest Virginia utility bill costs. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-21 Bipartisan group of lawmakers look to curb southwest Virginia utility bill costs. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-20 Work resumes on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project after court order ends federal pause. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-20 Work resumes on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project after court order ends federal pause. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-20 Spanberger appoints 27 to university boards orders study of selection process. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-20 Spanberger appoints 27 to university boards orders study of selection process. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-20 Lobby Day draws larger pro-gun crowd as Virginia Democrats revive gun-safety agenda. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-20 Lobby Day draws larger pro-gun crowd as Virginia Democrats revive gun-safety agenda. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-20 Gov. Spanberger lawmakers can approve new funding tool for aging school buildings. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-20 Gov. Spanberger lawmakers can approve new funding tool for aging school buildings. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-20 Democrat McGuire wins Virginia House District 17 special election. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-20 Democrat McGuire wins Virginia House District 17 special election. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-19 Virginia lawmakers send reproductive rights amendment toward November vote. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-19 Virginia lawmakers send reproductive rights amendment toward November vote. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-19 These bills aim to regulate Virginia data center siting generator use and SCC oversight. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-19 These bills aim to regulate Virginia data center siting generator use and SCC oversight. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-19 The 5 biggest legal fights in the first year of Trumps mass deportation push. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-19 The 5 biggest legal fights in the first year of Trumps mass deportation push. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-19 Spanberger urges action on democracy costs in first address to Virginia lawmakers. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-19 Spanberger urges action on democracy costs in first address to Virginia lawmakers. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-19 Historically noted-Gov. Spanbergers shining moment. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-19 Historically noted-Gov. Spanbergers shining moment. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-19 After last years overhaul Va. lawmakers consider tweaking K-12 assessment testing. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-19 After last years overhaul Va. lawmakers consider tweaking K-12 assessment testing. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-17 Spanberger sworn in as Virginias first woman governor moves swiftly to set agenda. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-17 Spanberger sworn in as Virginias first woman governor moves swiftly to set agenda. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-17 SPECIAL COVERAGE-Inauguration of Virginias 75th governor Abigail Spanberger. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-17 SPECIAL COVERAGE-Inauguration of Virginias 75th governor Abigail Spanberger. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-16 Youngkin looks back on four years as governor and sees transformation not regret. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-16 Youngkin looks back on four years as governor and sees transformation not regret. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-16 Virginia Senate Democrats advance mid-decade redistricting amendment. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-16 Virginia Senate Democrats advance mid-decade redistricting amendment. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-15 Virginia launches website to make wetland credits more transparent. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-15 Virginia launches website to make wetland credits more transparent. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-15 Virginia Congressman Wittman among just 17 Republicans nationally to back ACA credits extension. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-15 Virginia Congressman Wittman among just 17 Republicans nationally to back ACA credits extension. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-15 Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act and deploy military in Minnesota. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-15 Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act and deploy military in Minnesota. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-15 After more than 600 days Va. lawmakers adjourn 2024 special session. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-15 After more than 600 days Va. lawmakers adjourn 2024 special session. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-14 Youngkin touts economic education gains in final address to General Assembly. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-14 Youngkin touts economic education gains in final address to General Assembly. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-14 Virginia Senate Democrats pledge action on affordability as 2026 session begins. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-14 Virginia Senate Democrats pledge action on affordability as 2026 session begins. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-14 Virginia House Democrats advance four constitutional amendments on opening day of 2026 session. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-14 Virginia House Democrats advance four constitutional amendments on opening day of 2026 session. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-14 Democrats in Congress seek to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-14 Democrats in Congress seek to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-14 As 2026 legislative session starts data centers diesel generators are a top concern for Virginians. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-14 As 2026 legislative session starts data centers diesel generators are a top concern for Virginians. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-13 When Virginia GOP senators solar farm stalled the Youngkin admin got involved. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-13 When Virginia GOP senators solar farm stalled the Youngkin admin got involved. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-13 Va. senators grill UVA leaders over DOJ deal leadership search diversity programs. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-13 Va. senators grill UVA leaders over DOJ deal leadership search diversity programs. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-13 Smart environmental policies will deliver a more prosperous future for all Virginians. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-13 Smart environmental policies will deliver a more prosperous future for all Virginians. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-13 Federal lawmakers try to protect Va. forests as Trump administration moves to repeal Roadless Rule. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-13 Federal lawmakers try to protect Va. forests as Trump administration moves to repeal Roadless Rule. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-13 Democrats retain House Districts 11 and 23 in Tuesdays special elections. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-13 Democrats retain House Districts 11 and 23 in Tuesdays special elections. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-12 What to watch as Virginias 2026 General Assembly returns to Richmond. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-12 What to watch as Virginias 2026 General Assembly returns to Richmond. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-12 Spanberger taps Carrie Chenery as Virginias next commerce and trade secretary. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-12 Spanberger taps Carrie Chenery as Virginias next commerce and trade secretary. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-12 Environment and energy groups set priorities for 2026 legislative session. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-12 Environment and energy groups set priorities for 2026 legislative session. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-12 Debate over social studies testing delays Virginia accountability decision. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-12 Debate over social studies testing delays Virginia accountability decision. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-12 After Youngkins veto lawmakers hope Spanberger will warm to cost-cutting prescription drug board. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-12 After Youngkins veto lawmakers hope Spanberger will warm to cost-cutting prescription drug board. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-09 US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-09 US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-09 In statewide survey employers say Virginia child care crisis negatively impacts businesses. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-09 In statewide survey employers say Virginia child care crisis negatively impacts businesses. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-09 FOIA Friday-Records show how Va. is trying to reduce SNAP error rates. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-09 FOIA Friday-Records show how Va. is trying to reduce SNAP error rates. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-08 Va. transportation board transfers rail and trail project amid public concerns. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-08 Va. transportation board transfers rail and trail project amid public concerns. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-08 US Senate with GOP support advances war powers resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-08 US Senate with GOP support advances war powers resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-08 Plastic pellets known as nurdles are polluting beaches and waterways. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-08 Plastic pellets known as nurdles are polluting beaches and waterways. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-08 Battery storage bills make a return after previous vetoes. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-08 Battery storage bills make a return after previous vetoes. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-07 Venezuela strike sharpens war powers debate among Virginia lawmakers. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-07 Venezuela strike sharpens war powers debate among Virginia lawmakers. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-07 ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-07 ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-07 As federal shifts bump up Va. social service workloads a bill proposing tech upgrades could help. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-07 As federal shifts bump up Va. social service workloads a bill proposing tech upgrades could help. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-06 VDOT pauses minority- women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-06 VDOT pauses minority- women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-06 Report doesnt rule out racism or retaliation at Red Onion finds other complaints unsubstantiated. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-06 Report doesnt rule out racism or retaliation at Red Onion finds other complaints unsubstantiated. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-06 EPA state lawmakers could consider regulating abortion pills as pollutants in 2026. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-06 EPA state lawmakers could consider regulating abortion pills as pollutants in 2026. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-06 Democrats retain two Richmond-area seats in back-to-back special elections. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-06 Democrats retain two Richmond-area seats in back-to-back special elections. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-05 The SCC approved Dominions gas plant. Now its reconsidering. Whats going on. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-05 The SCC approved Dominions gas plant. Now its reconsidering. Whats going on. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-05 Push to rein in Virginia FOIA costs heads back to General Assembly. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-05 Push to rein in Virginia FOIA costs heads back to General Assembly. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-05 Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for illegal orders video. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-05 Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for illegal orders video. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-05 Heres what Virginia is doing so far to reduce its SNAP error rate. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-05 Heres what Virginia is doing so far to reduce its SNAP error rate. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-05 After Virginia judges misconduct became public lawmakers reinstated secrecy. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-05 After Virginia judges misconduct became public lawmakers reinstated secrecy. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-04 Trump says US will run Venezuela during transition after capture of President Maduro. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-04 Trump says US will run Venezuela during transition after capture of President Maduro. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-02 USPS says mail-in ballots might not get postmark on same day theyre dropped off. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-02 USPS says mail-in ballots might not get postmark on same day theyre dropped off. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-02 Midcycle redistricting deepens Americas divide. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-02 Midcycle redistricting deepens Americas divide. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01-01 Virginia state parks open for annual First Day Hike on New Years Day. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01-01 Virginia state parks open for annual First Day Hike on New Years Day. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Walk for Peace monks arrive in Virginia and more headlines. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Walk for Peace monks arrive in Virginia and more headlines. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Virginia unemployment claims rise and more state headlines. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Virginia unemployment claims rise and more state headlines. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Virginia health officials urge flu prevention as cases increase and more headlines. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Virginia health officials urge flu prevention as cases increase and more headlines. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Spanberger nominates Jeffery Smith as Virginias next secretary of education. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Spanberger nominates Jeffery Smith as Virginias next secretary of education. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Spanberger names new education leaders to strengthen states schools. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Spanberger names new education leaders to strengthen states schools. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Solar can save Virginia farms-if government gets out of the way. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Solar can save Virginia farms-if government gets out of the way. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Price-gouging law activates in Virginia after state of emergency declared. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Price-gouging law activates in Virginia after state of emergency declared. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Pending bill could clarify visitation standards for Va. correctional facilities. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Pending bill could clarify visitation standards for Va. correctional facilities. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Lawsuit filed to protect rare Appalachian salamander found in Virginia neighboring states. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Lawsuit filed to protect rare Appalachian salamander found in Virginia neighboring states. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Kiggans Wittman seek answers after federal pause of offshore wind projects. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Kiggans Wittman seek answers after federal pause of offshore wind projects. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Helmer settles with final defendant in defamation lawsuit tied to sexual allegations in 2024 primary. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Helmer settles with final defendant in defamation lawsuit tied to sexual allegations in 2024 primary. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Federal prosecutor in Virginia is fired amid further turmoil in Comey case and more headlines. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Federal prosecutor in Virginia is fired amid further turmoil in Comey case and more headlines. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Doing the happy dance as Social Security pays up. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Doing the happy dance as Social Security pays up. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 DOJ sues Virginia for withholding voter registration data and more state headlines. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 DOJ sues Virginia for withholding voter registration data and more state headlines. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Central Va. hospitals recommend masking in health care centers as flu COVID-19 cases surge. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Central Va. hospitals recommend masking in health care centers as flu COVID-19 cases surge. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 Cancer cluster ruled out in Southwest Virginia though more data collection is on the horizon. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 Cancer cluster ruled out in Southwest Virginia though more data collection is on the horizon. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 AG Jones searches for higher ed counsel to halt politically-motivated assaults on Va. colleges. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 AG Jones searches for higher ed counsel to halt politically-motivated assaults on Va. colleges. Virginia Mercury magical.gopher 71 02026-01 A year after Richmond water crisis leaders tout improvements hold out hope for state funding. Virginia Mercury /news/virginiamercury/2026/01/2026-01 A year after Richmond water crisis leaders tout improvements hold out hope for state funding. 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