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Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, [a] is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains.
Why Is Virginia a Commonwealth Instead of a State? Unpack the unique historical origins of Virginia's "Commonwealth" status and its actual legal standing today.
Temporary Cash Assistance for Families with Minor Children (TANF) TANF is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency and Virginia receives block grants that fund these support programs
Virginia was nicknamed the Old Dominion for its loyalty to the exiled Charles II of England during the Puritan Commonwealth and Protectorate (1653–59). It has one of the longest continuous histories among the American states, dating from the settlement of Jamestown in the early 17th century.
The government of Virginia combines the executive, legislative and judicial branches of authority in the CommonwealthofVirginia. The current governor of Virginia is Glenn Youngkin.
Secretary of the Commonwealth WHAT WE DO The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth is responsible for assisting the Governor in a number of different capacities.
The present revision of the CommonwealthofVirginia’s constitution of 1776 was adopted in 1970 and ratified the following year. In it the state retains the organization of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Virginia, officially the CommonwealthofVirginia, [a] is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state's capital is Richmond and the largest city is Virginia Beach.
The government of Virginia combines the executive, legislative and judicial branches of authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The current governor of Virginia is Glenn Youngkin.