Spanberger Wants a Say on UVA

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger sent a letter to University of Virginia officials requesting that they pause the search for a new president until she is sworn in and can appoint new members to the Board of Visitors.

Spanberger stated that the current board, which includes five members not approved by the General Assembly, has lost the confidence of the university community. That “is reflected in the numerous votes of no confidence from both the faculty senate and the student council,” she wrote.

Former President Jim Ryan resigned in June under pressure from the Trump administration. The university has since reached an agreement with the Justice Department to provide quarterly compliance reports through 2028.

Spanberger, herself a UVA grad, plans to make Board appointments shortly after her inauguration in January.

Virginia Debuts Smartphone ID App 

Virginia Mobile ID, a digital tool unveiled by the state DMV this week, can now be used in select locations that require personal identification.

Anyone with a Virginia driver’s license or ID card can download the app. Mobile ID will be accepted by State Police, DMV customer service centers, 250 TSA checkpoints, and some liquor stores.

The service enables users to control what information they share. “When you’re tapping to verify your age, all that your device is telling the other device is it says yes, this person is over 18 or yes, this person is over 21,” DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey said. “It’s not giving your exact birthdate.

Virginia is the first state in the nation to offer a digital ID that’s accepted in place of a physical ID in multiple locations.

A Passport to Virginia History

The Virginia 250 Passport is now available at historical sites across the Commonwealth.

The initiative is a collaboration among the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, among others. It encourages people to travel the Commonwealth over the next year and visit historical sites.

“America’s 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come together, reflect on our shared past, and recommit ourselves to the continued progress of our nation,” said Jamie Bosket, President and CEO of the VMHC.

“From the founding of our nation to the promise of its future, it all began right here in Virginia,” said Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

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➤ Richmond: The new House of Delegates will contain a record 42 women when it is sworn in next year: 37 Democrats and five Republicans. (Details)

➤ Norfolk: The city’s school board weighed a resolution that would vastly increase the pay of its members beginning in 2027. The average member’s compensation could jump from $3,060 to $25,000. (More)

➤ Henrico County supervisors will consider whether to hold talks to sell water to Powhatan and Cumberland counties. Henrico’s new Cobbs Creek Reservoir holds more than 14 billion gallons of water. (Details)

➤ Statewide: Flags across the Commonwealth are at half-staff today in memory of U.S. Navy Captain Thomas E. Scheurich, who will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery more than 57 years after he was killed in Vietnam. (More)

➤ Blackstone: Many of Virginia’s soybean farmers say they are hopeful that China will purchase a large part of this year’s crop, but they remain skeptical in the midst of an ongoing trade war. (Details)

➤ Statewide: About a quarter of Virginia’s inmates are on a wait list to enroll in a prison education program. Limitations include shortages of instructors, equipment, and infrastructure. (More)

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➤ Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin returned to on-field rehab this week to recover from a quad injury that’s already kept him out of six games. He won’t be playing on Sunday morning against the Dolphins in Madrid. (Details)

➤ Old Dominion football hosted Troy last night, with both teams bowl eligible. (See Score)

➤ Virginia Tech men’s basketball hosts Charlotte on Sunday, with the Hokies at 3-0 and coming off a 94-59 victory over St. Joseph’s. (More)

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➤ Former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe will serve as co-chair of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future, a pro-natural gas organization. The organization promotes an “all of the above” energy policy. (Details)

➤ A consultant hired by Roanoke warned that the city will face budget deficits unless it finds a way to boost revenue. (More)

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➤ General firearms deer season begins across the Commonwealth tomorrow. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has safety recommendations for hunters. (Details)

➤ Many Richmond roads will be closed tomorrow for the annual Allianz Richmond Marathon, which coincides with a half marathon and an 8K on the same course. A total of 21,200 runners are scheduled to compete. (More)

➤ The Junior League of Roanoke Valley hosts its 37th Annual Stocked Market through the weekend at the Berglund Center. The event has raised over $4.2 million to support the group’s programs since it began. (Details)

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