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Virginia News Sources

Richmond Times-Dispatch (1985-present)
Provides comprehensive city, regional and state news, primarily for Richmond, Virginia, from Aug 19, 1985 to the present.

Full-text, abstracts, and citations; 1985 - present; Special attention is given to Virginia's tobacco and agriculture industries, as well as numerous large companies such as the CSX Corporation, Bank of Virginia and James River Corporation. Richmond's employment base extends from chemical, food and tobacco manufacturing to biotechnology, semiconductors and high-tech fibers.

Washington Post
This national paper also covers news and events in northern Virginia and Richmond.
VaNews
Compilation of news articles from across the state on politics and state government.

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Virginia Statistics

VASTAT
Access a wide variety of Virginia statistics.

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Data from the Weldon Cooper Center of Public Service at the University of Virginia.
Virginia QuickFacts
Basic statistics on Virginia from the US Census Bureau.

Money & Politics in Virginia

Virginia Public Access Project
Non-profit providing information on campaign donations and lobbying of politicians in Virginia.

VA Fact Checking Source

PolitiFact Virginia
Rates accuracy of Virginia politicians' and candidates' public statements.

VA Legislative News

Resources on Virginia Government & Politics

Stateline.org - Virginia Page
Reports on current events and emerging issues in state policy and politics.
Virginia Public Access Project
Analysis and data covering the Virginia General Assembly, state & local elections, lobbying and donations.
Weldon Cooper Center For Public Service @ UVa
This group provides research and analysis on the Commonwealth of Virginia covering politics, economics, demographics, etc.
VA State Board of Elections
Government agency tasked with ensuring fair and accurate elections in VA, including statistics on voting, candidate information, etc.
Library of Virginia
In addition to historical documents about the state, it also holds information specific to the Richmond area.

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Includes City/County Information, City Directories, History narratives, Complete run of Richmond phonebooks, City Magazines, City/County Records
Almanac of Virginia Politics
Compiles information on every General Assembly member, voting records, descriptions of each district and election returns.

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The title is published every two years, from 1977 - current.

VA Government Websites

Virginia.gov
Official website of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia Executive Branch Website
The Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and all executive branch agencies website.
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia House of Delegates and the Senate website.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Official website of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the state judicial system.

VA Supreme Court Releases

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