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Nov 18, 2024 · Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss, and more? Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims BY: KFF Health News - November 19, 2024 By KFF Health News/Samantha …
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces run for Virginia governor
Sep 6, 2024 · Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Thursday evening officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to become the …
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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 …
More Virginia localities consider voting system changes
Nov 13, 2024 · After Arlington County successfully adopted and implemented Virginia’s first ranked choice voting general election earlier this month, more localities are considering …
Energy policymakers convene for Virginia Clean Economy Act …
6 days ago · Virginia’s spiking appetite for electricity is fueled by the continued development of data centers here, which funnel about 70% of the world’s internet traffic, said Kate Smiley, …
13 things to watch in the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session
Jan 10, 2024 · Last July, researchers with the General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission reported that Virginia schools received 14% less state funding than the …
Where do Virginia congressional candidates in key districts stand …
Sep 9, 2024 · As Election Day draws closer, The Mercury asked candidates in four key Virginia congressional races — Districts 2, 7, 9 and 10 — to share their views and policy plans on the …
Historic display of racial, gender diversity marks the start of 2024 ...
Jan 10, 2024 · After making history as the first Black person chosen to lead the 405-year-old Virginia House of Delegates, new Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, said the weight of the …
What should Virginia’s FOIA council prioritize? Depends who you …
Aug 1, 2024 · A veteran Virginia politics reporter, Graham grew up in Hillsville and Lynchburg, graduating from James Madison University and earning a master's degree in journalism from …