As of April 6, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed dozens of bills, including several major legislative packages aimed at affordability, school safety, and economic development.
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Help Friends of Hanover Fight Data Centers!
Friends of Hanover is working round the clock to fight the data centers proposed for Hanover County. Their leadership led to a recommend to Deny from the Planning Commission on the Hunting Hawk Technology Park. With that proposal withdrawn by the developer, they are focused on the next data center proposal.
In Their Own Words – Legislative Agenda
There are eight candidates registered to run for Congress in CD1, hoping to be the nominee to take on incumbent Congressman Rob Wittman. Week two of our series “In their Own Words…” focuses on legislative goals, plans to achieve them and committee assignments the candidates are interested in.
Richmond Black Filmmakers Chronicle “The Richmond 34”
The Richmond 34: The Silent Victory chronicles a part of Richmond history that had a big impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about this history and the upcoming movie.
People Are Dying – Virginia’s Vote on April 21 Can Help Change That
I have looked into the eyes of patients who skipped their insulin because they could not afford it. I have watched otherwise preventable cancers progress because someone had no insurance and no way to get a screening. I do this work as a volunteer physician at GoochlandCares, Goochland County’s free clinic — and I need you to understand something: what happens at the ballot box on April 21 will show up in my exam room.
How the Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger Affects You
he proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could create one of the most powerful media companies in the world but that level of consolidation comes with real risks. It boils down to fewer independent voices. When fewer companies control major platforms, there’s less competition, less diversity in perspectives.
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Voting Rights: Good News if You’ve Paid Your Dues!
Presenting part three of our four-part series on Virginia’s 2026 proposed constitutional amendments. In this article, we take a closer look at HJR 2, which guarantees the automatic restoration of voting rights for felons who served their sentences and were not convicted of certain common law felonies.
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Happy Birthday to N4C!
On March 23rd, we gathered with friends at McCormack’s Big Whisky Grill to celebrate one year of Neighbors for Change.
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In Their Own Words – CD 1 Candidates
There are eight candidates registered to run for Congress in CD1, hoping to be the nominee to take on incumbent Congressman Rob Wittman. Rather than waiting for the dust to settle on redistricting, Neighbors For Change invited all eight candidates to submit written answers to questions we believe will help differentiate them for our readers.
Why I voted “Yes” on Redistricting
Brittany Rose is uniquely qualified to discuss redistricting in VA because she’s spent years advocating for fair maps and an end to partisan gerrymandering. Learn why she believes it’s important to vote Yes on the 2026 redistricting amendment.
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A Conversation with Dr. Jenny Pribble
Get to know Dr. Jennifer Pribble: Professor of Political Science and Global Studies at the University of Richmond; a local expert on fascism and authoritarianism; and the mover and shaker behind the grassroots group Democracy Circle RVA.
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VA General Assembly Wrap Up 2026
The 2026 Virginia General Assembly regular session adjourned on March 14, 2026, marking a historic era of unified Democratic control under the state’s first female governor, Abigail Spanberger. While lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills, they failed to reach a budget agreement, necessitating a special session next month.