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Mercia Hobson

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Broad Relief for Virginia Families Coming July 1

From rent, paychecks, and medical bills to boosted school funding, here's how the new budget could impact everyday costs.

Budget

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$207B Virginia Budget with Landmark Data Center Tax

How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia

How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia

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Judicial Standoff: Virginia Gun Law

Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.

Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.

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Vienna Scouts Unearth Enslaved Legacy at Moorefield

Intimate moments pressed into clay revealed 250 years later.

Scouts

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Virginia Lawmakers Scrutinize NextEra's $66.8B Acquisition of Dominion Energy

Energy Commission evaluates ratepayer protections, regulatory oversight and clean-energy compliance at June 9 briefing.

Virginia Lawmakers

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School Board Directs Fiscal Guide Amid $30M Budget Shortfall

Superintendent to consolidate FCPS financial rules into a single public-facing guide.

Budget

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McLean’s Dolina Siblings Are a Powerhouse in Powerlifting

Junior lifter, Mikayla, claims USPA National Title in Anaheim.

Junior lifter, Mikayla, claims USPA National Title in Anaheim.

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Gov. Spanberger Vetos Collective Bargaining Bill

Unions say the veto violated campaign promises

Unions say the veto violated campaign promises

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Local Author’s Book, ‘The Cellar Below the Cellar'

Dark text lures readers 13+ into modern survival with ancient folklore.

Author

Vet’s Eye for Greatness

Defies odds in the sport of horse racing.

Horses

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