Spanberger’s energy plan keys in on clean energy to meet growing demand and VCEA goalsGov. Abigail Spanberger released the commonwealth’s latest energy plan on Thursday, marking the first long-range blueprint of her term for how Virginia can meet its growing energy demands and achieve the Virginia Clean Economy Act’s decarbonization and energy goals.WTOP6d agoWhole story →PlanetAbigail Spanbergervirginia energy plan release
AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosureIn what appears at first to be a typical campaign advertisement, two people introduce themselves as Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul while strolling through a paWTOP12d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentZohran MamdaniKathy Hochul2026 midterm elections
Netanyahu says Mamdani endangers Jewish New Yorkers by spreading lies about Israel’s actions in GazaNEW YORK (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel's militaryWTOP13d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentZohran Mamdaniun general assembly
Va. governor says calls to ban Flock license reader cameras ‘overly simplistic’Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said calls to ban automatic license plate reading cameras, such as Flock devices, are “overly simplistic,” instead vowing to work with lawmakers on a solution to protect privacy while also maintaining the ability for law enforcement to investigate crimes.WTOP19d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetAbigail Spanbergervirginia data center regulations
Spanberger declares state of emergency as drought strains Virginia farmersVirginia farmers struggling with drought-damaged pastures will be able to receive larger hay deliveries under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Abigail Spanberger Wednesday.WTOP21d agoWhole story →PlanetFoodAbigail Spanbergervirginia drought emergency
