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Democratic primary donations top $1 million for leader

Front-runner Beyer reports $1.1 million in donations for northern Virginia congressional race.

Va. Republican offers plan to end Medicaid deadlock

Va. Republican offers plan to end Medicaid deadlock

Proposal separates the issue from the budget debate but tilts state panel toward health-coverage expansion.

Warner kicks off reelection bid with six-day Virginia tour

Warner kicks off reelection bid with six-day Virginia tour

Incumbent senator could face a challenge from longtime GOP strategist Ed Gillespie.

Chatman, Levine release new TV campaign ads

Candidates take to the airwaves as the Democratic primary in Virginia’s 8th District nears conclusion.

Warner launches first TV ad of re-election campaign

The former governor reintroduces himself to Virginia as an entrepreneur and bipartisan deal-maker.

In Virginia, database presents a challenge

Ethics reforms intended to shine light on public officials who accept lavish gifts could have the opposite effect.

Fairfax revives meal-tax proposal that failed in 1992

With revenue tight and needs growing, the county eyes a plan that faced bitter opposition 22 years ago.

Ex-Va. senator Jim Webb clarifies presidential comments

Ex-Va. senator Jim Webb clarifies presidential comments

While he wants to participate in politics again, he’s not sure whether it will lead to a run for president

McAuliffe hires law firm that Va. attorney general had fired

McAuliffe hires law firm that Va. attorney general had fired

The move provides representation for former state workers in the McDonnell corruption trial.

McDonnell trial judge declines to toss corruption charges

McDonnell trial judge declines to toss corruption charges

Federal judge also refuses to allow former Virginia governor and his wife to be tried separately.

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Va. Rep. Griffith introduces federal ‘Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act’

The bill would allow doctors to prescribe it and patients to possess it in states where it’s legal, such as Virginia.

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The ‘Biggest Baby Ever’? I gotta cover that!

A press release promises a wondrous, ponderous infant.

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Va. Supreme Court rules for U-Va. in global warming FOIA case

The high court decision rejects an argument by global warming skeptics who wanted to see the work of a climate researcher.

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Fairfax City police chief Rick Rappoport to retire, join Amtrak police

After 13 years in the city, and 24 years in the county, will become a regional deputy chief for Amtrak.

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