Virginia lawmakers have flagged Medicaid cuts as a problem in Trump’s tax cut bill

<p>As Republican leaders in the House worked Wednesday to drum up the votes to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill, which comes with substantial cuts to programs like Medicaid, two Virginians could be poised to play a pivotal …

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Virginia sports betting activity grows 17.7% in May while tax revenue tops $10M

Virginia sportsbooks reported $595 million in wagers for May 2025, up 17.7% year-over-year, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The combined adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reached $67.91 million, following a 12.17% hold, the highest recorded …

Virginia pitcher Evan Blanco commits to transfer to Tennessee

Evan Blanco has committed to Tennessee baseball, giving the Vols a left-handed pitcher with starting experience. Blanco went 12-8 with a 4.17 ERA in three seasons at Virginia, where he pitched in 56 games with 26 starts. He started 18 games in 2024 and …

Sens. Warner, Kaine accuse Trump administration of illegally withholding $108 million from Virginia K-12 schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement on the Trump Administration’s failure to meet a deadline missed a key …

The first Democrat to declare for a House seat from Virginia's fifth congressional district

A small crowd gathered in the shade of a picnic shelter at Crozet Park near Charlottesville to hear from a man who’d like to represent them in Congress – but from the moment he spoke it seemed people were not quite ready for that election. “Morning …

Wave of New Laws Takes Effect in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

As of July 1, residents across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia have been adjusting to a slate of new laws that impact everything from minimum wage increases, to emerging technologies and public safety. In D.C., workers will see another …

West Virginia DoHS to accept School Clothing Allowance applications starting July 7

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will begin accepting applications for the 2025 School Clothing Allowance program on July 7. The program provides a $200 benefit per …

Virginia Union to induct 8 individuals and 1 team in HOF

Eight individuals and the 1992 NCAA Division II national championship team will be inducted into the Thomas "Tricky Tom" Harris Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 19. The 2025 Hall of Fame class: * Malcolm Barnwell was a standout wide receiver in the …

West Virginia Flood Resiliency Fund remains empty amid controversy

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Flood Resiliency Fund, established to address catastrophic flash floods in Ohio and McDowell counties, has sparked controversy as it remains unfunded since its inception in 2023. Democratic Delegates Sean Hornbuckle and …