Virginia Del. Dan Helmer said sexual assault allegations that surfaced days before his congressional primary were politically motivated and knowingly false. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, is hitting back. Months after facing sexual assault allegations that surfaced just days before his congressional primary, Helmer has filed a…
The Virginia General Assembly returns Jan. 8 for a pivotal legislative season testing the balance of power between a GOP governor and a Democratic-controlled legislature. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal legislative season that will test the…
At least six incarcerated people have burned themselves at western Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. At least six incarcerated people have burned themselves at western Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday. Lawmakers in…
