October 16, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: state government

Major changes in Medicaid threaten Virginians’ healthcare

#federal government, #health, #state government
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As a result of major changes in the federal Medicaid program, Virginians who receive health coverage through Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion program could lose eligibility if they are not citizens or could face new work requirements and more frequent reviews. According to the Virginia Health and Human Resources Department, the new work requirements would potentially affect … Continued

Data centers must pay for transmission infrastructure

#data centers, #Dominion, #energy, #state government
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The State Corporation Commission is ordering data centers to cover the cost of transmission infrastructure built exclusively to serve data centers. That will save Virginia families, small businesses, and other ratepayers “hundreds of millions of dollars,” said Gov. Abigail Spanberger. The governor’s office had submitted a filing with the SCC in response to Dominion Energy’s … Continued

Spanberger signs bills aimed at affordability

#energy, #health, #housing, #Spanberger, #state government
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation passed by the General Assembly to make healthcare, housing, and energy more affordable and to keep children safe. “No Virginian should ever have to choose between seeing their doctor, paying their rent or mortgage, or keeping their lights on,” Spanberger said. “I am signing this legislation to respond to the … Continued

Bills to curb police cooperation with ICE advance in the General Assembly

#immigration, #police, #state government
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Legislation to limit law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration actions is moving through the Virginia General Assembly. Three related bills introduced by Sen. Saddam Salim (D-Merrifield) were passed by the Virginia Senate 21-19 on “crossover day” on Feb. 17. That’s the date when all bills passed by the Senate or the House of Delegates move … Continued

Virginia Democrats release redistricting map

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A congressional redistricting plan developed by Democrats in the General Assembly would split Fairfax County into five congressional districts. Currently, Fairfax County voters are represented in Congress by Don Beyer (8th District), Suhas Subramanyam (10th District), or James Walkinshaw (11th District). Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation passed by the General Assembly calling for a … Continued

State withdraws $60.5 million in loans approved for Lake Accotink dredging

#Lake Accotink, #parks, #public works, #state government
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has withdrawn $60.5 million in construction loans previously allocated for dredging Lake Accotink, the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services announced. “DEQ confirmed that this action does not affect Fairfax County’s ability to reapply in the future,” states a Dec. 5 email from Lake Accotink Project … Continued

Fairfax County gets back 50 cents for every dollar it sends to Richmond

#Board of Supervisors, #budget, #economy, #state government
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For every dollar of revenue Fairfax County produces for the state, it receives just 50 cents in return. That’s the key finding in a report by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Matt Scheffel, an economist at the Cooper Center, presented the report to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ Economic … Continued