Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) will take office in January with consolidated power across state government that would be the envy of any ambitious governor, but with looming budget problems that could throw a wrench into her plans.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin welcomed delegations from the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe at the Executive Mansion for the 348th Tribute Ceremony.

The leadership change coming to Virginia next year could have big energy implications for the Mid-Atlantic region.

In his veto of a local tax option to cover school costs Governor Glenn Youngkin said it could increase Virginians tax bill by nearly $1.5 billion a year. But Democratic Roanoke Delegate Sam Rasoul who said he’d bring the effort back in 2026.

If Virginia Democrats go ahead with redistricting, it would go a long way to countering the GOP and President Trump. But it would challenge the governor-elect's bipartisan image and anger Republicans.

Virginia lawmakers this month began prefiling legislation they hope to pass in the 2026 General Assembly session. Democrats, who will enjoy a trifecta, holding the governor’s mansion and majorities in both chambers of the legislature come January,

The day before Thanksgiving, Lt. Governor-Elect Ghazala Hashmi donned a bright yellow reflective vest and held out a bright green shopping bag filled with produce at the door of a busy food pantry in the Lakeside neighborhood of Henrico.