Laura Vozzella

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On a ‘national holiday’ for Commanders fans, stadium talk intensifies

By: Sam Fortier, Gregory S. Schneider, Nicki Jhabvala, Laura Vozzella, Erin Cox, Scott Allen

After news broke that Josh Harris had reached a tentative deal to buy the Commanders, fans rejoiced and lawmakers discussed the potential for a new stadium.

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In first trade mission, Youngkin shows support for Taiwan’s independence

By: Laura Vozzella

Youngkin signed an executive order to create a Virginia-Taiwan trade office in Taipei by June 30, something the General Assembly stopped short of approving.

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Two GOP nominating contests kick off election year crucial to Youngkin

By: Laura Vozzella

The two nominating contests in newly drawn, rural districts kick off an election year in which all 140 General Assembly seats will be on the ballot.

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Republicans Reeves, McGuire win nod in two Virginia Senate races

By: Laura Vozzella

A conservative state senator beat a challenger who billed himself as “MAGA Mike,” and a 2020 election denier prevailed over three rivals.

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‘Trump in heels’ Amanda Chase has 2 challengers in Va. GOP Senate race

By: Laura Vozzella

The three contenders are seeking the Republican nod in a newly drawn suburban district south of Richmond.

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Prosecutor cannot try all 10 defendants in Irvo Otieno’s death at once

By: Laura Vozzella

A judge rejected a prosecutor's bid to have a single trial for the seven sheriff's deputies and three hospital workers charged with killing Irvo Otieno.

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Youngkin’s election chief pulls Va. from group targeted by election deniers

By: Laura Vozzella

Election deniers have lately taken aim at a data-sharing consortium that blue and red states alike have long relied on to keep their voter rolls up to date.

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Youngkin feeds 2024 presidential buzz with ad linking him to Reagan

By: Laura Vozzella, Nick Anderson, Gregory S. Schneider

The one-minute spot features soaring rhetoric, swelling music and one glaring gaffe: mistaking a foreign fighter jet for an American one.

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Virginia Gov. Youngkin scraps degree requirement for most state jobs

By: Laura Vozzella

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has scrapped college degree requirements for 90 percent of state government jobs.

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Va. Gov. Youngkin deploys National Guard to Texas border

By: Laura Vozzella, Gregory S. Schneider

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said Wednesday he's deploying 100 state National Guard troops to the border in Texas, following lead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R)