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Virginia House subcommittee advances transgender athletes bill

Virginia House subcommittee advances transgender athletes bill

A controversial bill that would restrict transgender athletes from competing in sports aligning with their gender identity has passed its first hurdle in the Virginia General assembly.

3 days ago
Ex-stripper Monica Gary eyeing Virginia Senate seat

Ex-stripper Monica Gary eyeing Virginia Senate seat

The mother of seven said Republicans and Democrats reached out to her wanting her to represent their parties.

3 days ago
Virginia's 'second-look' bill could allow some prisoners to get out of jail early

Virginia's 'second-look' bill could allow some prisoners to get out of jail early

Virginia lawmakers are introducing a bill that could give prisoners a chance to get out early.

January 25
Virginia governor proposes bill to make merit awards notifications mandatory

Virginia governor proposes bill to make merit awards notifications mandatory

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin requested a bill to pass through the general assembly requiring schools to inform students and their families of awards they received. FOX 5 spoke to one of the lawmakers putting the bill together.

January 23
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia announces bid for reelection in 2024

Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia announces bid for reelection in 2024

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine announced Friday that he will seek reelection in 2024.

January 20
Virginia House panel votes down 'magic mushrooms' bill

Virginia House panel votes down 'magic mushrooms' bill

Virginia House Republicans have voted down a bill that would have allowed doctors to prescribe psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," for treatment of a small set of mental health conditions.

January 19
Virginia legislators propose gun purchase waiting period after Walmart mass shooting

Virginia legislators propose gun purchase waiting period after Walmart mass shooting

Should there be a mandatory "cooling-off period" when people go to purchase a gun?

January 17
Loudoun County changes prosecution process for some misdemeanor cases

Loudoun County changes prosecution process for some misdemeanor cases

Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says in a memo obtained by FOX 5, that her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes. 

January 13
Virginia General Assembly to debate abortion restrictions during 2023 legislative session

Virginia General Assembly to debate abortion restrictions during 2023 legislative session

The Virginia General Assembly began its annual legislative session on Wednesday with lawmakers pushing abortion restrictions on day one of the session.

January 11
Jennifer McClellan wins Democratic 'firehouse primary' for the late Rep. Donald McEachin's Virginia House seat

Jennifer McClellan wins Democratic 'firehouse primary' for the late Rep. Donald McEachin's Virginia House seat

Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has won the Democratic nomination for the House seat vacated by the late Rep. Donald McEachin. 

December 22, 2022
New law proposed after Fairfax Co. counselor convicted of sex crime kept job

New law proposed after Fairfax Co. counselor convicted of sex crime kept job

A Fairfax County guidance counselor kept his job after being convicted of sex crimes. Now, a new law in Virginia could prevent that from ever happening again.

December 21, 2022
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin bans TikTok, WeChat on state devices

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin bans TikTok, WeChat on state devices

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is following in the footsteps of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and banning TikTok for some government officials. 

December 16, 2022
"In The Courts" Marijuana Special explains Maryland's ballot initiative, laws across the DMV and beyond

"In The Courts" Marijuana Special explains Maryland's ballot initiative, laws across the DMV and beyond

A key issue on the ballot as early voting opens in Maryland is the legalization of marijuana. In this election special, FOX 5's Katie Barlow breaks down the measure & also looks at laws across the DMV. 

December 12, 2022
Virginia Congressman Don McEachin dies after battle with cancer

Virginia Congressman Don McEachin dies after battle with cancer

Congressman Aston Don McEachin, the politician, lawyer and U.S. Representative for Virginia's fourth district, has died, according to his staff.

November 29, 2022
New Virginia bill takes aim at transgender student-athletes

New Virginia bill takes aim at transgender student-athletes

A new bill in Virginia would require transgender student-athletes to play on teams based on their biological sex. 

November 16, 2022
Trump takes aim at Virginia Gov. Youngkin, other potential GOP presidential opponents

Trump takes aim at Virginia Gov. Youngkin, other potential GOP presidential opponents

Former President Donald Trump, who is expected to announce a 2024 presidential run on November 15, is already taking aim at some of his potential opponents, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.

November 11, 2022
Virginia Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears call Trump 'a liability,' says it's ‘time to move on’

Virginia Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears call Trump 'a liability,' says it's ‘time to move on’

Virginia’s Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears, said in a TV interview Thursday that if Donald Trump makes a third bid for the White House, she would not support him.

November 11, 2022
Spanberger defeats Trump-endorsed Vega in pivotal Virginia congressional race

Spanberger defeats Trump-endorsed Vega in pivotal Virginia congressional race

After a closely contested race, Abigail Spanberger has been re-elected to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

November 9, 2022
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin calls out GOP after lackluster midterm results

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin calls out GOP after lackluster midterm results

The Republican Party won fewer congressional races than expected in Virginia and across the country. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is now calling on the GOP to move beyond just talking about problems, and instead campaign on how they'll fix problems.

November 9, 2022
Youngkin sends handwritten apology to Nancy Pelosi for dig over Paul Pelosi attack

Youngkin sends handwritten apology to Nancy Pelosi for dig over Paul Pelosi attack

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accepted Youngkin's apology, her spokesperson says.

November 9, 2022
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