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It's Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Today, Sen. Reeves talks about dropping his run for the U.S. Senate and the need for moderation in Richmond, No. 3 in our stories for 2025, and a public notice.
Bryce Reeves Is Dropping His Campaign for the U.S. Senate ...
By Martin Davis
... and speaking openly about the need for a return to moderation in Richmond, and the importance of finding a state Republican Party chair who knows how to talk with the business community.
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BEST OF 2025: Opinion
By Martin Davis
From data centers and economic growth to elections and political power, 2025 offered much to opine about. But it was the simple plea of one man to recognize his American story that topped all others.
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Public Notice
Public Notice of Local Democratic Committee Reorganizations.
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