Your vote, their vision: Inside the Race with Abbie Coleman
Read full article: Your vote, their vision: Inside the Race with Abbie ColemanEvery year is an election year in Virginia, and we gain national attention as one of the only states to vote for governor after a presidential election year.
Gov. Youngkin outlines plan to bridge SNAP gap during government shutdown
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin outlines plan to bridge SNAP gap during government shutdownThe Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance program, or VENA, would begin if the government shutdown is not resolved before Saturday, Nov. 1.
Republican Lt. Governor candidate John Reid hosts AI “debate” with Democratic employee Ghazala Hashmi
Read full article: Republican Lt. Governor candidate John Reid hosts AI “debate” with Democratic employee Ghazala HashmiThis past Tuesday, a debate was hosted by Republican candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor John Reid that pitted him against an AI generated persona of Democratic candidate Ghazala Hashmi, sparking debate online about the use of AI in politics
National voices criticize Jay Jones following controversial text messages sent in 2022
Read full article: National voices criticize Jay Jones following controversial text messages sent in 2022Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s attorney general, has faced criticism from both parties after allegedly sending controversial text messages to Republican State Del. Carrie Coyner in 2022.
State Senator Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic Primary in Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor race
Read full article: State Senator Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic Primary in Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor raceState Senator Ghazala Hashmi has secured the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
Democratic nominee Jay Jones secures nomination as Attorney General
Read full article: Democratic nominee Jay Jones secures nomination as Attorney GeneralFormer Del. Jay Jones will look to be the face of legal resistance to President Donald Trump in Virginia after winning Tuesday’s closely watched Democratic state primary for attorney general.
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Virginia lawmakers form first Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers form first Asian American and Pacific Islander CaucusROANOKE, Va. – Tackling hate crimes and fostering inclusion, Virginia lawmakers form their first Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus. To comprise a list of priorities affecting the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community, the caucus will hold virtual meetings. The caucus is expected to hold meetings in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Virginia Beach area. Virginia Tech’s Asian Cultural Engagement Center Director Dr. Nina Ha hopes the voices from southwest Virginia will not be overlooked. Kathy Tran, virtually April 22 when they pay homage to Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month.