# spanberger (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover spanberger. Page: Feed: --- ## [Read Spanberger’s address to joint money committees](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/read-spanbergers-address-to-joint) _2026-08-19 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ Gov. Abigail Spanberger addressed the General Assembly’s joint money committees this morning. ## [Cue the commercials](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/cue-the-commercials) _2026-08-17 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ This is the Virginia Political Newsletter covering Virginia politics from top to bottom. ## [Luria releases two ads](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/luria-releases-two-ads) _2026-08-12 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ VDH says vaccine policies in Virginia won't change. ## [Beyer talks AIPAC, Michigan, Hasan Piker](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/beyer-talks-aipac-michigan-hasan) _2026-08-11 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ Jason Parker files to run for state Senate. ## [Left-wing Democrats won big this year. Not so much in Virginia.](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/left-wing-democrats-won-big-this) _2026-08-07 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ But as they look toward November and 2028, some candidates say their movement is just getting started. ## [Spanberger wants to be involved in the review of the Dominion/NextEra merger](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/spanberger-wants-to-be-involved-in) _2026-08-06 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ Spanberger published an op-ed in the Washington Post stating that she is getting involved in the review process of the merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra. ## [The results are in](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/the-results-are-in) _2026-08-05 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ Primary races have already been called. ## [Leaders respond to the passing of Sen. Howell](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/leaders-respond-to-the-passing-of) _2026-08-03 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ Odds look good for Democrats in midterms. ## [Moran starts AI consulting firm](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/moran-starts-ai-consulting-firm) _2026-07-30 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ Former top Virginia Republican operative Matt Moran has launched an artificial intelligence consulting firm aimed at helping small and midsize businesses adopt AI technology. ## [Spanberger appoints director to Virginia Department of Energy](https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/spanberger-appoints-director-to-virginia) _2026-07-29 · Brandon Jarvis · Virginia Political Newsletter_ Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Vince Maiden to serve as director of the Virginia Department of Energy. ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lDOOHwhrxcO2) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [New location for Virginia Public Radio stories](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/02/09/new-location-for-virginia-public-radio-stories/) _2026-02-09 · dseidelvtedu · Virginia Public Radio_ We are sunsetting the Virginia Public Radio website and stories will no longer be published on this site as of January 28, 2026. Reporting by Virginia Public Radio contributors and partners continues. We invite you to check out our latest stories published here. ## [As suspected National Guard shooter faces trial this spring, a local Afghan veteran reflects](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/28/as-suspected-national-guard-shooter-faces-trial-this-spring-a-local-afghan-veteran-reflects/) _2026-01-28 · dseidelvtedu · Virginia Public Radio_ Amid deportations, visa processing freezes, and the forthcoming trial of an Afghan refugee suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers, an Afghan man living in Central Virginia reflects on his time helping U.S. Special Forces and where his allegiances lie. Christine Kueter spoke with him. [Listen](https://virginiapublicradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/web-salih-wafa.mp3) ## [Virginia Democrats working towards efforts to make voting easier](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/27/virginia-democrats-working-towards-efforts-to-make-voting-easier/) _2026-01-27 · Nick Gilmore · Virginia Public Radio_ Until recently, Virginia was a state where voters had to have a reason to vote early. Now, as Michael Pope reports, the General Assembly is debating ways to make voting easier. [Listen](https://virginiapublicradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vpr-senate-voting-changes.mp3) ## [A new push to study Atlantic menhaden population in the Chesapeake Bay](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/27/a-new-push-to-study-atlantic-menhaden-population-in-the-chesapeake-bay/) _2026-01-27 · dseidelvtedu · Virginia Public Radio_ For decades anglers, scientists, conservationists and commercial fishermen have debated whether an Atlantic menhaden industrial fishing fleet is fishing sustainably in the Chesapeake Bay. But without solid data, fishing continues. This year, there are several new pushes to get those numbers, as Pamela D’Angelo reports. [Listen](https://virginiapublicradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/web-menhaden-studies-2026.mp3) ## [An assault weapons ban clears one hurdle in the Virginia Senate](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/26/an-assault-weapons-ban-clears-one-hurdle-in-the-virginia-senate/) _2026-01-26 · Nick Gilmore · Virginia Public Radio_ Members of the state Senate are considering a bill that would ban the purchase or sale of assault weapons in Virginia. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol. ## [Virginia lawmakers continue to debate mandatory minimum sentences](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/26/virginia-lawmakers-continue-to-debate-mandatory-minimum-sentences/) _2026-01-26 · Nick Gilmore · Virginia Public Radio_ Members of the Virginia General Assembly are debating crime and punishment – including the use of mandatory minimums. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol. [Listen](https://virginiapublicradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vpr-senate-mandatory-minimums.mp3) ## [Democrats look to limit Virginia agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/26/democrats-look-to-limit-virginia-agency-cooperation-with-federal-immigration-enforcement/) _2026-01-26 · Nick Gilmore · Virginia Public Radio_ Even before federal agents shot and killed a second U.S. citizen in Minnesota over the weekend, Democrats in Virginia were looking to limit future agreements between federal agencies and state and local law enforcement when immigration is involved. Brad Kutner has this report on efforts made public over the weekend. [Listen](https://virginiapublicradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vpr-guzman-salim-ice.mp3) ## [Virginia may soon expand collective bargaining rights to local employees, nurses and others](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/23/virginia-may-soon-expand-collective-bargaining-rights-to-local-employees-nurses-and-others/) _2026-01-23 · Nick Gilmore · Virginia Public Radio_ Labor politics are at the center of a debate over collective bargaining. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol. [Listen](https://virginiapublicradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vpr-26-collective-bargaining.mp3) ## [State lawmakers squabble over the cost of Democrats’ affordability agenda](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/23/state-lawmakers-squabble-over-the-cost-of-democrats-affordability-agenda/) _2026-01-23 · Nick Gilmore · Virginia Public Radio_ Democrats and Republicans across Virginia are divided about affordability. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol. [Listen](https://virginiapublicradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vpr-affordability-division.mp3) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vMSkHaO2QCSO) _2026-01-23 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Pope & Schapiro: One week in for the General Assembly and the Spanberger administration](https://virginiapublicradio.com/2026/01/23/pope-schapiro-one-week-in-for-the-general-assembly-and-the-spanberger-administration/) _2026-01-23 · dseidelvtedu · Virginia Public Radio_ The new governor and the General Assembly are wrapping up their first full week by preparing for this weekend’s storm. Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government. [Listen](https://virginiapublicradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/web-pope-schapiro-1.23.mp3)