Virginia legislature approves of changes to Gov’s marijuana legalization bill
Virginia lawmakers convened on Wednesday for a one-day session that included legalizing the simple possession and cultivation of marijuana.
Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.
Virginia lawmakers pushing for mandatory in-person learning option
A return to normalcy could be coming soon for students in the Commonwealth.
Virginia lawmakers pass marijuana legalization bills for adult recreational use, future retail sales
Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation Friday that would legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, with retail sales starting several years down the road.
Fairfax County School Board to formally vote on returning to classroom Thursday night
The Fairfax County School Board will formally vote on a measure Thursday night that would implement hybrid learning for students in all grades by March 16.
Virginia State Senator running for gov censured for ‘pattern of conduct’, applauding Capitol rioters
A Virginia state senator and gubernatorial candidate who reportedly applauded many of those involved in the Capitol riot was rebuked on Wednesday by her peers for what they described as a “pattern of unacceptable conduct.”
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner quarantining after learning close contact tested positive for COVID-19
Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner is in quarantine out of an abundance of caution after learning that a close contact tested positive for COVID-19.
2 Loudoun County supervisors call for Virginia delegate who attended Trump rally to step down
Two Loudoun County supervisors are calling on Virginia Delegate Dave LaRock to step down for spreading what they described as disinformation regarding the 2020 Election.
Virginia gubernatorial candidate and Trump supporter faces Facebook restrictions
A Virginia gubernatorial candidate who has long used her Facebook page as a megaphone to blast left-wing targets and to praise President Trump is now facing restrictions from the social media giant.
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe officially announces second-term bid
After months of speculation, former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe officially announced he’d be running for a second-term on Wednesday in Richmond.
Terry McAuliffe to announce bid for second term as Virginia governor on Wednesday
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D-Va.) is set to announce his bid to run for a second term in the Commonwealth on Wednesday, FOX 5 has confirmed.
Virginia Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy leaving legislature to focus on Gov campaign
Virginia Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy is leaving her post in the state legislature to focus on her gubernatorial campaign.
Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox makes gubernatorial run official
Republican former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox is making his gubernatorial run official.
Case dismissed against Virginia state senator accused of damaging Confederate monument
A judge in Virginia dismissed charges on Monday that were filed against a prominent Black state senator after police said that she and others conspired to damage a Confederate monument in the city of Portsmouth.
Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger keeps U.S. House seat
Freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger has kept her seat in a competitive Virginia congressional race in the Richmond suburbs.
City of Manassas elects its first Black, female, Democratic mayor
Voters in Manassas have elected a new mayor and the winner is making history several times over.
Democrats retain hold on Virginia’s 7th Congressional district after Spanberger victory over GOP’s Freitas
Democrat Abigail Spanberger withstood a powerful challenge from the GOP’s Nick Freitas to hold onto Virginia’s 7th Congressional District seat on Tuesday.
Virginia residents say they'll appeal removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond
Several Virginia residents have filed notice that they will appeal a ruling allowing the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from its prominent place in the state's capital city.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signs no-knock warrant bill into law
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed more than a dozen criminal justice and police reform laws.
Judge sides with Virginia, but Robert E Lee statue stays put for now in Richmond
A judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Democratic Virginia governor's plans to remove an enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee — but said the state can't immediately act on his order.