A nonprofit newsroom received law enforcement rosters and certification data from the state after a court battle.

A VCIJ at WHRO analysis of Flock Safety data shows a startling variety of reasons – mandated by a new state law – for vehicle surveillance. Critics say the automatic license plate reader law has made use of the technology even less transparent.

Old Dominion, Virginia Commonwealth universities have the highest number of violations, according to Virginia State Police data.

A simple change to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution drew little debate from the Founders. Its ambiguity continues to be seized and fought over.

Virginia Beach reported the highest use of student seclusions in the state. A new policy limits the controversial practice for children in crisis.

If approved by the school board, new rules could dramatically limit the use of a controversial practice of student isolation

A Virginia university wanted property for dormitories and classrooms. It targeted a Black neighborhood at the center of the Civil Rights Movement.

Law enforcement data from the 2020 Community Policing Act sheds light on traffic enforcement across the Commonwealth

Republican Sen. Richard Stuart wants to develop a large solar farm on his property. Green energy advocates say it would set a dangerous precedent.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor, acknowledging generations who fought for a political voice.

In most years, the Commonwealth has gained federal civilian workers. The Trump administration’s cuts took away more than 20,000 government jobs last year.

The mother of Joshua Sikes, 11, claims her son was injured in a classroom run by Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs days before his death. A wrongful death suit seeks $150 million.