Gregory S. Schneider

Richmond, Va.

Reporter covering Virginia from the Richmond bureau

Education: College of William & Mary, BA in English

Greg Schneider covers Virginia from the Richmond bureau. He was The Washington Post's business editor for more than seven years, and before that served stints as deputy business editor, national security editor and technology editor. He has also covered aviation security, the auto industry and the defense industry for The Post.
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Virginia Republicans unleash attack ads in 12 suburban House districts

Virginia's House Republican caucus has launched attack ads in 12 highly competitive House of Delegates districts, accusing Democrats of being extreme.

July 12, 2023

Youngkin debuts web portal urging Virginia Republicans to vote early

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and his Spirit of Virginia PAC are rolling out a "Secure Your Vote Virginia" web portal encouraging Republicans to vote early or absentee.

July 11, 2023

Va. National Guard deploys 100 to Texas border on Youngkin orders

Youngkin (R) ordered 100 National Guard troops to the Mexican border at the request of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), along with other Republican governors.

July 9, 2023

Youngkin says Va. revenue strong for tax cuts, responds to Md.’s Moore

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) renewed his call for tax cuts and responded to criticism from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) over contest for FBI headquarters.

July 6, 2023

Virginia elections feature historically diverse slate of candidates

Democrats and Republicans both tout General Assembly candidates that reflect the state, but there is a big difference in scale between the parties.

June 29, 2023

Virginia budget negotiations collapse, leaving $3.6 billion in limbo

Va. lawmakers have struggled to reach agreement on a state budget since the General Assembly adjourned Feb. 25 without a deal. Negotiations collapsed Tuesday.

June 27, 2023

Virginia primaries raise stakes for Youngkin this fall

Tuesday's primary elections in Virginia set the stage for a battle for control of the General Assembly, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin's future in balance.

June 21, 2023

Virginia’s 2023 primary elections: A guide on voting and key races to watch

Early voting in Virginia’s 2023 primary elections begins Friday with various local races on the ballot and ultimate control of the state legislature at stake in November.

June 20, 2023

Without an updated state budget, Va. schools face hiring uncertainty

The lack of agreement on the state budget has left Virginia school systems unsure about how much extra funding to expect for the next fiscal year.

June 19, 2023

Redistricting upends everything in Virginia’s legislative primaries

The new boundaries for the House of Delegates and Senate put incumbent lawmakers in new districts, pitted some veterans against one another and created wide-open new districts.

June 17, 2023