Virginia government

A coalition of residents, including some religious leaders, want the Newport News school board to undo a group of policies that the district adopted in 2023.

Dozens of projects withdrawn from the connection queue in recent years would have powered more than a million homes.

For two years, Nathan Simms directed no-bid contracts to former associates without being detected.

State officials introduced blue catfish in the 1970s to jumpstart a recreational fishery. Now they’re building a commercial market to take out the same fish.

The Secure Energy Future Center held a grand opening this week in Newport News.

The disparity between Black and white people was especially stark when temperatures dipped to the low teens.

Community advocates are continuing a long-running fight to curb coal dust in the Southeast neighborhood.

Norfolk Del. Jackie Glass carried a bill that limits how notary publics can advertise their services in other languages. It’s awaiting Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s signature.

As Virginia welcomes more data centers, the question remains: Who’s paying the price?

Virginia is the second U.S. state to approve “balcony solar.” Other bills will protect workers from heat exhaustion and better manage energy demand.