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Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (334+ words) The move came after the Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a constitutional amendment that voters narrowly passed just last month. The 4-3 state court decision found that the Democratic-controlled legislature improperly began the process of placing the amendment on…...
Utah Sen. Mike Lee calls attempted Virginia gerrymander "naked power grab
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (40+ words) Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, wrote in a social media post last week that "the Virginia Supreme Court: Reversing Abigail Spanberger's naked power grab." The high court ruled that the General Assembly's redistricting push violated the state c...
Virginia redistricting referendum is in limbo as legal challenges proceed
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (55+ words) If approved by the courts, Virginia's new congressional district map would put blue urban centers in northern Virginia with red rural areas far away to create 10 blue-leaning districts and leave only one Republican district in place. The current map has…...
Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
2+ week, 1+ day ago (461+ words) By GARY D. ROBERTSON and DAVID A. LIEB The Virginia court proceedings mark the latest twist in a national redistricting battle between Republicans and Democrats seeking an advantage in a November election that will determine whether Republicans maintain their narrow majority in…...
Norfolk Southern's profit fell 27% as it didn't collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment
2+ week, 4+ day ago (210+ words) By JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer Norfolk Southern railroad's first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn't collect big insurance payments related to the'East Palestine, Ohio, derailment'and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs. Without those unusual costs, the…...
Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
2+ week, 4+ day ago (874+ words) By JESSE BEDAYN and MIKE CATALINI Virginia's redistricting referendum, which could net Democrats a 10-1 House seat advantage, is spurring Republican legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D. C. , and cost the state Democratic voters. Georgia Republican Rep. Rich Mc Cormick…...
Virginia judge blocks redistricting results from being certified; what happens next?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (38+ words) Virginia voters on Tuesday narrowly advanced legislation to redraw the states Congressional maps, a move that could give Democrats 10 out of the 11 seats in the U. S. House. Currently, there are six Democrats and five Republicans...
No. 10 Virginia advances with 82-73 OT win over No. 7 Georgia in first round
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1927+ words) The Cavaliers (21-11) became the first lower seed to win in March Madness this season. Virginia will play either second seed Iowa or 15th seed Fairleigh Dickinson in Monday's second round. Virginia, which became the second team ever that played in the…...
Virginia governor's approval rating has dropped to below 50%, poll finds
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (255+ words) Baltimore Sun Josh Tolentino: The Orioles are floundering, and Albernaz faces his first test | COMMENTARY Shot this past week, Dundalk pastor doesn't miss a beat at Easter Sunday service READER POLL: Do you trust Gov. Wes Moore to be honest,…...
Rehabbing Jackson Holliday builds buzz as Norfolk Tides open season
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (119+ words) Baltimore Sun One of area's oldest World War II vets celebrates 101st birthday in Westminster Orioles defeat Twins, 2-1, in opener as Pete Alonso arrives: "It felt like a movie' Baltimore population remains steady as Eastern Shore leads Maryland census growth Work…...