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Public concern about the ubiquitous man-made chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has finally translated into bipartisan legislation...

This year, lawmakers in Virginia and two other states passed bills requiring municipalities to allow manufactured homes — houses that...

Researchers say many cases begin with unclear pricing and billing, and can escalate into wage garnishment and financial hardship. By:...

Clinics face growing pressure as rebate loss and federal reductions disrupt medication access and erode trust. People living with Human...

Richmond initiative, proposed canopy requirements and new research highlight push to cool hotter, underserved neighborhoods. As temperatures climb, some parts...

By: Jonathan Shorman  – Virginia Mercury As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week about the constitutionality of President...

By: Shannon Heckt – April 6, 2026 5:20 am Virginia is poised to reenter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative this...

Attorney General Jay Jones and 20 others argue directive on voter eligibility and mail-in ballots oversteps presidential authority. Virginia Attorney...

Measures would expand insurance coverage and create a state-level right as federal policy remains in flux. Two bills aimed at...

Premium spikes after federal subsidy lapse force residents to weigh insurance against rent, food and other essentials. What might be...