Marie Albiges
The Virginian-Pilot
Newport News, VA, United States
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Meet the candidates running in Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District
A 27-year veteran, Democrat Bobby Scott, is challenged by Republican John Collick. → Read More
Meet the candidates running in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District
Republican Scott Taylor is trying to regain the seat he lost to Democrat Elaine Luria in 2018. There's also an independent candidate, David Foster. → Read More
Constitutional Amendment #1 is on Virginia's ballot: Here’s what it’s all about.
This November, voters will decide whether to continue allowing state lawmakers to draw the legislative and Congressional districts, or let a commission of lawmakers and citizens take over the process for good. → Read More
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and his wife, Pam, test positive for coronavirus
The two were tested Thursday afternoon after they learned a member of the governor’s mansion staff had developed symptoms and tested positive. → Read More
President Trump to hold campaign rally in Newport News on Friday
The president's appearance in a state where he's trailing is aimed at voters in a neighboring swing state, North Carolina, Politico reported. → Read More
A day before early voting starts, state supreme court says Kanye West can’t be on Virginia’s ballot
Rapper Kanye West’s presidential campaign in Virginia has come to an end. → Read More
Here’s how Virginia lawmakers are doing after a month debating coronavirus and police reform
The legislature has been busy with passing criminal justice reform bills Democrats in control say are long overdue and approving legislation related to COVID-19. → Read More
A statewide ban on utility shutoffs ends this week. Northam wants to extend it.
“This has helped us protect public health and keep families safer at home,” the governor said of the freeze on cutoffs, which has been in place since March. → Read More
Virginia Beach Del. Glenn Davis will run again for lieutenant governor
Davis, a Republican delegate and former Beach councilman, has supported gun rights and fought to make it easier for patients to try drugs. → Read More
Kanye West appeals ballot ruling to Virginia Supreme Court
Kanye West, 43, and his campaign were accused of fraudulently acquiring elector signatures required to be on the ballot and not properly notarizing those signatures. → Read More
Virginia Supreme Court won’t extend eviction ban as Northam asked, but notes a federal ban
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention banned many evictions, citing the “historic threat” to public health posed by the coronavirus. → Read More
Kanye West for president? Not in Virginia, judge rules in kicking rapper off ballot over fraud
Several voters filed suit to get West’s name off the Nov. 3 ballot. → Read More
About 11% of Virginians with smartphones have downloaded the COVIDWISE app, Northam says
That's better than similar apps in other states. But health officials have said 60% of a city's population would have to use such an app plus other mitigation methods to reduce coronavirus cases. → Read More
In hopes of preventing holiday COVID-19 surge, Northam says he’ll keep restrictions on Hampton Roads through Labor Day
The governor said COVID-19 trends are encouraging, but Virginians shouldn't let their guard down. → Read More
Virginia lawmakers just made it easier to vote. Local registrars have only weeks to carry it out.
Concerns about the mail and new requirements for drop boxes and pre-stamped envelopes will mean long hours for local elections offices. → Read More
Kanye West says he’s on Virginia‘s presidential ballot. But he’s not— at least yet.
The rapper said he's running on the "Birthday Party" ticket. → Read More
Northam wants more consistent training for police — and better ways to root out bad officers
The governor is proposing $3.6 million for changes to the criminal justice system. Fellow Democrats have filed bills that would implement some of the reforms. → Read More
Virginia could see a $2.7 billion shortfall in next 2 years, Northam says
The governor wants to spend money to combat evictions and expand broadband and affordable housing, while holding off on other priorities. → Read More
Kanye West has 10 days to get on Virginia’s ballot for president. Here’s how it works.
The singer and rapper announced his candidacy in July and has submitted paperwork to get on the ballots in at least five states. → Read More
An early indicator of where the coronavirus will strike next? In Hampton Roads, it could be your wastewater.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, scientists at the Hampton Roads Sanitation District have been tracking the coronavirus through millions of gallons of wastewater coming through the pipes around the region. → Read More