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Virginia Democrats are not happy with President Trump’s plan to divert money from Virginia military facilities in order to construct portions of his southern border wall. But, as Matt Laslo reports, Republicans support the effort.

A national group that represents home healthcare workers has jumped into politics, and one of their first investments is here in Virginia. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

In the next 20 years, white people in Virginia are expected to become a minority. But, the story of race is a bit more complicated than that. Michael Pope reports.

For the past few years fewer people have been moving to Virginia. Instead more are actually leaving the Commonwealth, moving to other states — and they’re heading south. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

This month is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the contribution Hispanic voters have made to Virginia politics. Michael Pope reports.

  What can solar energy do for low-income communities? Michael Pope reports one Virginia congressman thinks it can boost the economy while also combating climate change.

Candidates for the General Assembly are facing a key deadline this week for campaign finance. Michael Pope is following the money.

In a possible first among Virginia cities, the election for Clerk of Court in Petersburg will have zero candidates on the ballot…and medical marijuana can now be given to students by school nurses in Virginia. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News […]

How transparent is Virginia government? One new report says the commonwealth is falling far behind other states. Michael Pope reports.

Beginning late next week, Virginians should keep an eye on their mailboxes for a letter from the state. In it will be a check… a tax refund thanks to a budget move by state lawmakers earlier this year. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.