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Delegates Rasoul, Franklin Vote for “Most Aggressive Gerrymander of any other State”

On Tuesday, February 10, freshman Del. Lily Franklin (D-Montgomery Co.) and Del. Salam "Sam" Rasoul (D-Roanoke City) voted for HB 29, which passed the House of Delegates with a...

Virginia Democrats Push “Most Aggressive Gerrymander Of Any Other State”

In what Cardinal News columnist Dwayne Yancey labels "sheer ugliness," Virginia Democrats on Feb. 5...

Gov. Spanberger Bans State Police/Agencies From Cooperating With Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

On February 4, Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger marked yet another sharp break from the administration...

Sen. Head Issues Statement Supporting VMI’s Independence

The Roanoke Star reached out to two Roanoke-area members of the General Assembly, representing both...

War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

The controversy surrounding the governance of the fabled Virginia Military Institute (VMI) ratcheted up a...

Blood Donors Needed to Keep Supply Strong Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

In times of need, people come together to support one another. The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to...

Northam Dictates Face Covering Requirement / Workplace Restrictions

Fresh off being seen without a face covering over the weekend (he said he "left it in the car"), Governor Ralph Northam has signed...

POLL: Virginians Concerned About Impact of COVID-19; See “Normal” as Months or Longer Away

Governmental responses to the virus In general, Virginians think the response from state government has been appropriate but are split with regard to how the...

Roanoke City Seeks Costs Savings – Sells General Obligation and Refunding Bonds

The City of Roanoke has successfully sold $35.96 million in General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, of which $16.8 million was for new capital projects...

VA Tech Planning Underway With Goal of Resuming In-person Instruction for Fall Semester

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and members of university leadership are reviewing operational strategies to protect public health on campus, with a goal of...

Virginia Has The 3rd Worst Health Infrastructure for Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is the “largest, most serious health crisis that has hit this nation in more than 100 years,” according to CDC director Robert...