Here’s what Virginia laws take effect Jan. 1

First, Virginia’s minimum wage is increased to $12.77 per hour. That’s up from the 2025 rate of $12.41 an hour in accordance ...
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Virginia's new social media law for kids faces federal court challenge

Virginia's new law limiting social media use for kids under 16 faces federal court challenge from NetChoice, which argues it ...

The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Virginia Basketball’s Loss to Virginia Tech

The Virginia Cavaliers had to walk away with a frustrating loss to Virginia Tech last night after a brutal three-overtime battle. Ultimately, the Hokies clinche ...

Virginia Tech pulls away from No. 21 Virginia in triple overtime for 95-85 win

Expert recap and game analysis of the Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Virginia Cavaliers NCAAM game from December 31, 2025 on ESPN.
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These new Virginia laws starting Jan. 1 target wages, social media and healthcare

Virginia's minimum wage increases to $12.77 per hour among new laws taking effect January 1st, including social media limits ...

Predicting How Virginia Will Navigate the Transfer Portal at Each Position

The Virginia Cavaliers are gearing up to enter one of the most crucial times of the year: the college football transfer ...

Virginia Tech works 3 OTs to down No. 21 Virginia

Ben Hammond came off the bench to score 10 of his career-high 30 points in the third overtime as host Virginia Tech outlasted ...

Virginia to crack down on youth social media and classroom cellphone use in 2026

On January 1, Virginia teenagers under the age of 16 will be limited to one hour of screen time on each major social media ...

Proposed sales tax could help fund public transit in Northern Virginia

With the new year also comes some key funding challenges, one of the biggest being how to fund public transit services in ...