Virginia Senate passes first reference of Constitutional amendment to allow mid-Census redistricting
The second reference will come up in the 2026 General Assembly and then will have to go before voters in a referendum
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Constitutional amendment for Virginia redistricting passes House, awaits action in Senate
If approved by the Senate, a referendum would be held next spring.
Local elected officials preparing for 2026 General Assembly
Albemarle Supervisors have adopted their priorities while City Council will do so on October 20
TJPDC legislative liaison briefs Greene Supervisors on upcoming General Assembly session
Predictions of how the session will go are hard to make due to the November election
UVA Board of Visitors to meet to discuss federal investigations—without Cuccinelli
Various groups are concerned the Board of Visitors will agree to stronger federal control over a state institution
Speakers tell Charlottesville City Council of Trump administration’s threats to U.S. Constitution
The comments all came during the community matters section of the July 7, 2025 City Council meeting
University professors condemn federal pressure that resulted in Ryan resignation
The letter calls for an investigation into whether members of the Board of Visitors participated in the ouster
Virginia Senate Democrats file suit over BOV appointees
Attorney General Jason Miyares has advised three university rectors to ignore action by the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee that denied confirmation of several appointees
Governor Youngkin appoints four to the Board of Visitors
The terms of the four new members take effect on July 1. Uncertain is the fate of Ken Cuccinelli’s ability to serve. But that’s in the next story.
Governor Youngkin launches effort to speed up economic development efforts
The program will be known as the Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator.