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<p>The Virginia Mercury is an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy. The Mercury launched in 2018 to bring a fresh perspective to coverage of the state&rsquo;s biggest political and policy issues and fill the gaps in statehouse reporting created by a shrinking media industry. The Mercury is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. We retain full editorial independence and are a proud member of the Virginia Press Association and the Virginia Capitol Correspondents Association.</p>

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    With thousands newly able to vote, a Va. ballot measure could unlock voting rights for more • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/30/with-thousands-newly-able-to-vote-a-va-ballot-measure-could-unlock-voting-rights-for-more/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Secretary of education says Virginia will ‘move the achievement needle forward’ • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/30/secretary-of-education-says-virginia-will-move-the-achievement-needle-forward/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Chesterfield County school board race raises questions over candidates’ experience, social stances • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/30/chesterfield-county-school-board-race-raises-questions-over-candidates-experience-social-stances/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Virginia advanced manufacturing hub receives $24.8M federal grant and more headlines • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/30/virginia-advanced-manufacturing-hub-receives-24-8m-federal-grant-and-more-headlines/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Military vets compete for Virginia seat in Navy’s backyard and more state headlines • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/29/military-vets-compete-for-virginia-seat-in-navys-backyard-and-more-state-headlines/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Where are the tightest races for US House control right now? Here&#39;s the rundown. • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/29/repub/where-are-the-tightest-races-for-us-house-control-right-now-heres-the-rundown/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Dominion asks SCC to recoup RGGI costs from customers, adding up to $13 to bills monthly • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/29/dominion-asks-scc-to-recoup-rggi-costs-from-customers-adding-up-to-13-to-bills-monthly/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Commentary: Are sales taxes the fairest way to fund improved schools? 47 localities are asking voters to decide. • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/29/are-sales-taxes-the-fairest-way-to-fund-improved-schools-47-localities-are-asking-voters-to-decide/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/28/repub/time-for-change-permanent-daylight-saving-time-bill-awaiting-us-senate-action/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Virginia Beach wastewater facility to turn biogas into power for thousands of homes • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/28/virginia-beach-wastewater-facility-to-turn-biogas-into-power-for-thousands-of-homes/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Virginia proposes shifting construction funds to tackle $1.7 Billion highway maintenance gap • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/28/virginia-proposes-shifting-construction-funds-to-tackle-1-7-billion-highway-maintenance-gap/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Wittman’s defense industry ties draw scrutiny as he seeks Armed Services gavel • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/28/wittmans-defense-industry-ties-draw-scrutiny-as-he-seeks-armed-services-gavel/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Commentary: Supporting the freedom to marry for all in Virginia is a bipartisan Issue • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/28/supporting-the-freedom-to-marry-for-all-in-virginia-is-a-bipartisan-issue/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    If Virginians approve reproductive rights amendment, a hearing is set for Nov. 13 to challenge it • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/28/if-virginians-approve-reproductive-rights-amendment-a-hearing-is-set-for-nov-13-to-challenge-it/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Virginia lawmakers approve plan to advance new K-12 school funding formula • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/27/virginia-lawmakers-approve-plan-to-advance-new-k-12-funding-formula/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    As living costs rise, more people need assistance to obtain abortions, Va. fund reports • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/27/as-living-costs-rise-more-people-need-assistance-to-obtain-abortions-va-fund-reports/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Virginia Mercury readers head toward midterms with rising bills and doubts about Washington • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/26/virginia-mercury-readers-head-toward-midterms-with-rising-bills-and-doubts-about-washington/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Sentara hospitals are using AI to help monitor patients, determine discharge timelines https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/26/sentara-hospitals-are-using-ai-to-help-monitor-patients-determine-discharge-timelines/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Commentary: Virginia’s chief pundit predicts gloom for one party, and he fears for our collective discourse https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/26/virginias-chief-pundit-predicts-gloom-for-one-party-and-he-fears-for-our-collective-discourse/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    In Cumberland, questions swirl over water sources for newly-approved Dominion gas plant https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/26/in-cumberland-questions-remain-over-water-sources-for-a-dominion-gas-plant-supervisors-just-approved/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Alexandria police seek person of interest after ‘ICE’ graffiti found near park, more headlines • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/26/alexandria-police-seek-person-of-interest-after-ice-graffiti-found-near-park-more-headlines/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Commentary: Virginia should do much more to curb PFAS pollution in our waters • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/23/virginia-should-do-much-more-to-curb-pfas-pollution-in-our-waters/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    What happened to Virginia’s 10–1 redistricting effort in 2026 and more headlines • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/23/what-happened-to-virginias-10-1-redistricting-effort-in-2026-and-more-headlines/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    If passed, this bill would strengthen protections for Virginia renters exposed to mold • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/23/if-passed-this-bill-would-strengthen-protections-for-virginia-renters-exposed-to-mold/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/22/repub/cost-of-employer-sponsored-health-insurance-plans-rises-again-nonpartisan-survey-finds/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Va. Sen. Louise Lucas, six others indicted in federal cannabis corruption case • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/22/va-sen-louise-lucas-six-others-indicted-in-federal-cannabis-corruption-case/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Elections chief says Virginia is ready for midterms, potential federal interference • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/22/elections-chief-says-virginia-is-ready-for-midterms-potential-federal-interference/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Lawmakers pitch reforms for Virginia’s building code update to boost supply, affordability • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/22/lawmakers-pitch-reforms-for-virginias-building-code-update-to-boost-supply-affordability/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    More than 2,600 Virginia crime lab cases sent for new review and more headlines • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/22/more-than-2600-virginia-crime-lab-cases-sent-for-new-review-and-more-headlines/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury

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    Virginia’s 2026 report calls for expanded college access, improved postsecondary planning • Virginia Mercury https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/22/virginias-2026-report-calls-for-expanded-college-access-improved-postsecondary-planning/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest from Virginia @latest-from-virginia-VirginiaMercury