Michael is an award-winning journalist who started covering Virginia news in 2013 with reporting stints at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Business, and Richmond BizSense. A graduate of William & Mary and Northern Virginia Community College, he also covered financial news for S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Youngkin signs compromise budget into law, Dems largely secure education funds
After months of sparring between Democrats in the General Assembly and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia localities can breathe easier now that the state has finalized its budget.
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State budget compromise reached by Youngkin, General Assembly leaders
The General Assembly is expected to vote on a new state budget on Monday after Youngkin and Democratic legislators reportedly struck a compromise.
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Federal funding coming to help Virginia’s affordable housing problems
The federal government has awarded Virginia millions of dollars to help localities address its ongoing housing crisis.
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Congressional races to watch in Virginia in 2024
A competitive race in Hampton Roads is attracting national attention as Democrats and Republicans prepare for a November Election Day that will determine control of the narrowly divided US House of Representatives.
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Race for Virginia Attorney General in 2025 taking shape
Jay Jones got endorsed by a Fairfax attorney previously seen as a possible rival this week in the Democratic primary for attorney general.
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VIDEO: Sen. McPike weighs in on Virginia’s environmental priorities
On Earth Day, the White House held an event at Prince William Forest Park to announce $7 billion in grants through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All grant competition and the launch of the American Climate Corps. Local Virginia leaders were on hand, including state Sen. Jeremy McPike, (D-Prince William), who shared his thoughts…
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State Sen. Hashmi of Chesterfield enters 2025 lieutenant governor’s race
Hashmi, a champion for reproductive rights, joins a crowded field seeking the Democratic nomination.
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VIDEO: Youngkin, Democrats to start over on budget talks
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia’s General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations on friendlier footing after weeks of public sparring. Our political reporter, Michael O’Connor, hit the scene last month; here’s the latest updates: @vadogwoodnews Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia's General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations…
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Birth control protections await action by Youngkin
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has until May 17 to block or sign into law stronger legal protections for people to access contraception.
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Virginia Democrats fight to address underfunded, understaffed education system
Underfunded and understaffed schools across Virginia are watching and waiting for a new state budget that will determine the fate of their finances.
