The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO compiled salary data for 170,000 state employees in 2025.
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Tony Elliott displays the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl trophy after UVA’s 13-7 win over Missouri on Dec. 27 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The victory capped the Cavaliers’ 2025 season with an 11-3 record, the most victories ever for a UVA football team. Photo Couresty // Grace Landini/Virginia Athletics
A comprehensive analysis by VCIJ at WHRO of Virginia’s public salaries data shows who earns the most – and who lags behind.
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A message from James City County acknowledging VCIJ’s record request and an invoice the county sent. Image: Kunle Falayi//VCIJ
VCIJ at WHRO sent identical records requests to dozens of Virginia law enforcement agencies. The proposed fees challenged how ‘public’ public records really are.
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