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Gov. Spanberger Releases Energy Plan

Gov. Spanberger Releases Energy Plan

October 2, 2026

In releasing her energy plan on Thursday, the governor said that it "clearly demonstrated that there are multiple paths forward that would allow Virginia to meet our clean energy goals, strengthen our energy mix, and power growth, investment, and innovation."

November Races’ Blue Shift

November Races’ Blue Shift

October 2, 2026

Entering October, the tide is starting to turn blue among prognosticators, and several races in Virginia are driving the trend. Here's what you need to know a little less than five weeks before Election Day.

Interview: Eddie Oliver from Virginia Federation of Food Banks – Bridging the Gap, Raising Awareness of Food Insecurity

Interview: Eddie Oliver from Virginia Federation of Food Banks – Bridging the Gap, Raising Awareness of Food Insecurity

September 30, 2026

A new survey of Virginians reveals significantly higher percentages of people struggling to put food on the table than federal data has traditionally shown.

Virginia Medicaid Declines

Virginia Medicaid Declines

September 28, 2026

Medicaid enrollment has been declining since 2023, when COVID-era rules were put in place to protect people during the pandemic.

Angry, Tribal, and Embracing Democracy

Angry, Tribal, and Embracing Democracy

September 28, 2026

Early voting is at a record high. What's driving it? The short answer is voter anger, which some say is the worst in 50 years.

Virginia 365 Inaugural Podcast

Virginia 365 Inaugural Podcast

September 25, 2026

The inaugural episode of Virginia 365 on the launch of the Virginia Free Press and why the multipartisan approach to policy and politics and reporting matters.

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