We want to make sure that Virginia families know that here in Virginia, it is not just a Supreme Court decision that protects them, but it is also our state constitution,
Senate Bill 557, patroned by Senator Reeves, would establish the Commonwealth Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Fund, a special nonreverting fund housed in the state treasury and administered by the Virginia State Treasurer. The measure advanced this week after passing the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee in a 13-2 vote. Under the legislation, Virginia would be authorized to invest state-held funds directly into bitcoin or other qualifying cryptocurrencies, creating what supporters describe as a strategic reserve designed to modernize treasury management.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (12-9) will look to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Virginia Cavaliers (14-6) on January 29, 2026 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. In its previous game, Wake Forest fell to Virginia Tech on Saturday, 85-57. Grace Oliver scored a team-high 13 points (and chipped in one assist and eight boards). Virginia dropped its most recent game to NC State, 78-76, on Saturday. Kymora Johnson led the way with 26 points, plus three boards and nine assists.
The US state of Virginia forfeited $1.6 billion in tax revenue through datacenter exemptions in fiscal 2025 - up 118 percent on the prior year - as the AI-driven construction boom accelerates. Good Jobs First, a nonprofit promoting corporate and government accountability, warns these incentives have become essentially automatic. Virginia's qualification threshold requires just $150 million in capital investment and 50 new jobs, which is modest compared to the billions spent on today's hyperscale facilities. The exemptions cover retail sales and use taxes on computer equipment, software, and hardware purchases.
A picture from the shelter shows the damage done to the store, while another picture shows the critter sound asleep on its belly, inches away from the toilet. After a few hours of sleep and zero signs of injury (other than maybe a hangover and poor life choices), he was safely released back to the wild, hopefully having learned that breaking and entering is not the answer, the shelter wrote on Facebook.
Headquartered at the Pentagon, the Department of Defense employs nearly 2.6 million people and has an annual budget of more than $870 billion, making it the largest, and one of the best funded agencies in the federal government. Thousands of DOD employees, including both civilians and active-duty service members, are stationed in each of the 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C.
One year after Donald Trump retook the White House and set into motion a dramatic expansion of executive power, the Republican president figures prominently in state and local elections being held Tuesday.The results of those contests - the first general election of Trump's second term - will be heralded by the victors as either a major repudiation or resounding stamp of approval of his second-term agenda.
Republicans are identifying voters who are less likely to turn out by examining their voting histories in off-year elections. Operatives are also poring over lists of voters the Trump campaign identified as less dependable heading into the 2024 election. The operatives plan to then reach those voters through phone-banking and digital and social media ads. In New Jersey, some money is being spent on mailers.
Every year is election year in the US, but the contests of 2025, which reach their climax on Tuesday, will be especially revealing. These off-year battles a smattering of governors' races, statewide referendums and the election of a new mayor in the country's biggest city will tell us much about the national mood 12 months after Americans returned Donald Trump to the White House and one year before midterm contests that could reshape the US political landscape.
After opening the season with losses at Hawaii and BYU, Stanford shocked Boston College at Stanford Stadium, shutting the Eagles out in the second half and converting three turnovers into 21 points to give interim coach Frank Reich his first collegiate win. A Cardinal defense allowing its fewest rushing yards per game since 2013 and recording nine sacks will now face a Virginia offense that is eighth in the country in rushing yards (266.7) and hasn't allowed a sack.
ENTEN: Why should people nationally care? Why am I saying it's a flashing red siren for Republicans? If the same party has won in New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races, dating back since 1989, guess who won the U.S. House the following years? Six out of seven times, the same party wins nationally and they win the U.S. House of Representatives if, in fact, they win in both Virginia and New Jersey.
Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Mehaffey stated, "I am taking the case very seriously and immediately requested a thorough investigation of all of the facts and circumstances when the case first came to my attention, which is underway. All relevant charges, including potential hate crime charges, will be considered upon completion of the investigation. Our office vigorously prosecutes crimes."
The resort's new Hawk Eye estate features towering 27-foot floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking 12,000 acres of immaculate forest, creating an atmosphere of rugged sophistication.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 35% of homeowners in Virginia now exceed the federal capital gains tax exemption, potentially triggering thousands in federal and state taxes when they sell.
Loudoun County is made up of a handful of towns and communities: Leesburg, Middleburg, Purcellville, Waterford, Sterling, Round Hill, Lucketts, Hillsboro, Lovettsville, Hamilton, Ashburn, and Bluemont.
Virginia is offering many alternative celebrations for the Fourth of July, where you can enjoy fireworks, live music, parades, and various fun activities in local communities.
They're aggressive. Disturb them and they're likely to swarm you, biting ten to 20 times per attack and injecting venom that causes an intense burning sensation, followed by itchy blisters.
Nelson County, Virginia, is a charming destination with outdoor adventure, historic charm, and award-winning wineries, providing a serene escape from city life.
The Houston area's Lamar Consolidated Independent School District removed the Virginia state flag from online learning platforms used by elementary schoolers due to a depiction of frontal nudity.
