Norfolk Mayor Dr. Kenny Alexander is balancing public service and higher education leadership as interim president of Richard Bland College. With decades of experience in government,...
Virginia remains in legal limbo after Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have created a regulated recreational cannabis retail market, frustrating lawmakers and advocates who...
Rep. Jen Kiggans is facing criticism from Virginia Democrats and Black political leaders after agreeing during a radio interview with a host who used the phrase...
More than a week after the FBI raided properties connected to Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas, no charges have been filed and sealed warrants continue to fuel...
Virginia Democrats have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a voter-approved redistricting amendment struck down by Virginia’s highest court, escalating a legal battle that could...
Sen. L. Louise Lucas responds defiantly after an FBI raid on her Portsmouth business office and dispensary, calling the actions politically motivated while key Virginia leaders...
Civil rights leaders and Democratic officials are condemning a controversial campaign targeting Black voters ahead of Virginia’s April 21 redistricting referendum, accusing a political action committee...
Virginia made history as Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as its first female governor, joined by groundbreaking leaders and a packed inaugural celebration celebrating progress and...
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced new cabinet appointments, naming Delegate Candi Mundon King as secretary of the commonwealth, marking another historic step in Black representation within Virginia’s...
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped established political, business and community figures — including a leading Black Chamber of Commerce president — for her transition team, signaling...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
