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Weather
‘Their face just lights up’: Veterans honored at Manassas parade
Center Street in historic Old Town Manassas was lined with people Saturday as high school marching bands, dance troupes and car clubs made their way past the crowds.
WTOP News2026/11/07
Politics
GOP lawmaker seeks Senate investigation, possible expulsion of Sen. Louise Lucas
Virginia Mercury2026/11/06
Politics
Voter turnout for Virginia’s constitutional amendments transcended partisanship
Virginia Mercury2026/11/06
Business
At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk
Virginia Mercury2026/11/06
Politics
Commentary: In this year’s midterms, the rest of the country learned what Virginia has known for a while
Virginia Mercury2026/11/06

Politics
Lawsuit challenges Virginia reproductive rights amendment after voters approve it and more headlines
• “Lawsuit challenges Virginia reproductive rights amendment after voters approve it.” — WWBT • “Democratic prosecutor unseats 10-term Republican in Virginia House race.” — The New York Times • “Political spin: DJs tend turntables outside…
Virginia Mercury2026/11/06
Education
Virginia voters split on 1% sales tax for school construction
On Election Day, out of 47 Virginia localities, about 30% authorized their governments to collect a 1% sales tax to address rising school construction costs, while about 70% did not.
Virginia Mercury2026/11/05
Economy
Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.
Public hearings in the case to decide the fate of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy begin this week at the State Corporation Commission.
Virginia Mercury2026/11/05
Politics
Arlington leaders want a say in the future of Waymo in Virginia and more headlines
• “Arlington leaders want a say in the future of Waymo in Virginia.” — ARLnow • “Virginia repeals long-standing ban on same-sex marriage.” — The 19th News • “Richmond, Chesterfield defy Virginia’s school tax backlash.” — Axios • “Why…
Virginia Mercury2026/11/05
Health
Idaho voters reject abortion ballot measure as Missouri, Nevada and Virginia back access
Nationwide results for abortion ballot initiatives on Tuesday night largely favored protecting access to abortion and other reproductive care, with the exception of Idaho, where a measure that would have restored access to abortion was…
Florida Phoenix2026/11/04
Politics
Spanberger saw a path to four House flips. Democrats have won two.
Just six months ago, Virginia Democrats hoped a new congressional map would help them capture 10 of the state’s 11 U.S. House seats.
Virginia Mercury2026/11/04
Economy
Dominion-NextEra accept some proposed protections in merger case, rejects rate and staffing freeze
In the final days before the Dominion Energy and NextEra merger case is set to begin at the State Corporation Commission, the companies are responding to a list of recommendations and conditions that staff members at the SCC and the…
Virginia Mercury2026/11/04
Weather
Drought and equipment problems kill 130,000 trout at Virginia hatchery, more headlines
• “Poll: Roughly half of young Virginia voters ID as independents, vote Democratic.” — VPM News • “Drought and equipment problems kill 130,000 trout at Virginia hatchery.” — Bay Journal • “Health insurance premiums too high?
Virginia Mercury2026/11/04
Politics
Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump’s redistricting in state ballot measures
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion-rights advocates notched victories in Missouri and Virginia on Tuesday, and voters delivered a double dose of disapproval to President Donald Trump’s redistricting efforts as they decided 145 ballot questions in…
WTOP News2026/11/04
Politics
Warner wins fourth term, Luria ousts Kiggans in VA-02, Taylor triumphs in VA-01
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., won a fourth term in Tuesday’s midterm elections, defeating Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa, a retired U.S.
Virginia Mercury2026/11/03
Politics
Warner wins fourth term , Luria ousts Kiggans in VA-02 as 2 U.S. House races remain undecided
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., won a fourth term in Tuesday’s midterm elections, defeating Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa, a retired U.S.
Virginia Mercury2026/11/03
Politics
Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution
On Election Day, Virginians approved three amendments to enshrine reproductive, marriage and voting rights for former felons into the state’s constitution, the culmination of a multi-year journey through the state legislature galvanized by…
Virginia Mercury2026/11/03

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