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Katie King

Katie King is a statehouse reporter for The Virginian-Pilot. She previously covered government in Wyoming and Washington, D.C. She also worked as a crime reporter in the British Virgin Islands, where she covered trials at the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. She holds a degree in history and political science from James Madison University.

Both of the new bills would nix Youngkin's recommendation to ban the games from operating within 35 miles of a casino or racetrack — a provision that would have banned the devices across most of the state, including in Hampton Roads.

Virginia Politics |
Virginia state senators carrying new bills to legalize skill games in special session

June 17, 2024 at 7:29 p.m.

Both of the new bills would nix Youngkin's recommendation to ban the games from operating within 35 miles of a casino or racetrack — a provision that would have banned...

Races on the ballot in Hampton Roads include a Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat, and Democratic primaries for the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts in the U.S. House of Representatives. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Election |
Virginia’s primary elections are Tuesday. Here’s what to know before heading to the polls.

June 17, 2024 at 3:11 p.m.

Races on the ballot in Hampton Roads include a Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat, and Democratic primaries for the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts in the U.S. House...

Data obtained from Flock license plate reader cameras is frequently used as evidence, with police and prosecutors hailing the technology as a powerful public safety tool. A judge ruled that evidence from a Flock camera could not be used without a warrant.

Courts |
Norfolk judge rejects police Flock camera evidence without warrant

June 17, 2024 at 9:59 a.m.

Data obtained from Flock license plate reader cameras is frequently used as evidence, with police and prosecutors hailing the technology as a powerful public safety tool. A judge ruled that...

Among the projects in Hampton Roads: $81 million for a dormitory at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, $54 million for dry dock modernization at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and $52 million for long weapons storage and $47 million for a conventional prompt strike test facility, both at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

News |
Senate rolls out defense spending bill with $800 million for Virginia military construction

June 14, 2024 at 7:13 p.m.

Among the projects in Hampton Roads: $81 million for a dormitory at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, $54 million for dry dock modernization at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and $52 million for long...

Businessman Herb Jones and attorney Leslie Mehta are seeking the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District on June 18. The winner of the primary election will face Republican incumbent Rob Wittman in the November election.

Virginia Politics |
Here are the 2 Democrats vying to run against Rep. Rob Wittman in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District

June 9, 2024 at 12:48 p.m.

Businessman Herb Jones and attorney Leslie Mehta are seeking the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District on June 18. The winner of the primary election will face Republican incumbent...

The 2nd Congressional race is expected to be among the most competitive in the nation and could help determine which party holds the House of Representatives.

Politics |
Here are the candidates vying to represent Democrats in 2nd Congressional District against Jen Kiggans

June 3, 2024 at 5:14 p.m.

The 2nd Congressional race is expected to be among the most competitive in the nation and could help determine which party holds the House of Representatives.

“These results suggest that Virginia could be ‘in play’ in November, but five months is an eternity in politics," said Harry Wilson, the institute's senior political analyst for the Roanoke’s College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research.

Virginia Politics |
New poll shows Biden and Trump tied in Virginia

May 29, 2024 at 10:29 p.m.

“These results suggest that Virginia could be ‘in play’ in November, but five months is an eternity in politics," said Harry Wilson, the institute's senior political analyst for the Roanoke’s...

A tornado watch has been issued for Hampton Roads and parts of North Carolina.

Weather |
Tornado watch issued for Hampton Roads, parts of North Carolina

May 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

A tornado watch has been issued for Hampton Roads and parts of North Carolina.

Seven Hampton Roads law enforcement agencies have installed more than 450 Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras, which photograph vehicles and people on roadways and load the images into a national database that Flock subscribers can access without a search warrant.

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Crime and Public Safety |
One nation, under watch: New brand of largely unregulated mass surveillance is expanding in Virginia

May 25, 2024 at 8:16 p.m.

Seven Hampton Roads law enforcement agencies have installed more than 450 Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras, which photograph vehicles and people on roadways and load the images into...

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said Live Nation and Ticketmaster have a "stronghold" over the live entertainment industry that harms artists, venues, consumers and small businesses.

Virginia Politics |
Virginia joins Justice Department, 28 states suing to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster

May 29, 2024 at 12:34 p.m.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said Live Nation and Ticketmaster have a "stronghold" over the live entertainment industry that harms artists, venues, consumers and small businesses.

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