New Virginia laws go into effect on July 1
Starting July 1, 2024, several new laws will be implemented in Virginia.
Starting July 1, 2024, several new laws will be implemented in Virginia.
Virginia board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
New law in Virginia curbs predatory towing practices
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed a bill to help prevent predatory towing practices.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed a bill to help prevent predatory towing practices.
Former Virginia governor reflects on Washington football team's foiled move to Potomac Yard
"It’s a great day, and I’m really relieved," Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said at a Wednesday evening press conference, flanked by District Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.
"It’s a great day, and I’m really relieved," Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said at a Wednesday evening press conference, flanked by District Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.
Virginia legislature at odds with Gov. Youngkin over budget
FOX 5 is staying ahead of the latest developments regarding the Virginia state budget— an especially big point of interest this year given the back and forth about whether the Wizards and Capitals would move to Alexandria.
FOX 5 is staying ahead of the latest developments regarding the Virginia state budget— an especially big point of interest this year given the back and forth about whether the Wizards and Capitals would move to Alexandria.
Virginia governor vetoes 22 bills, including easier path for DACA recipients to work as police
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed nearly two dozen pieces of crime and law enforcement legislation, including measures that would have expanded credits for inmates to get out of prison early and allowed some immigrants who are not U.S. citizens to become police officers.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed nearly two dozen pieces of crime and law enforcement legislation, including measures that would have expanded credits for inmates to get out of prison early and allowed some immigrants who are not U.S. citizens to become police officers.
Fentanyl overdoses surge in Virginia; New bill targets online sales
Faced with the alarming numbers of fentanyl overdoses in Virginia, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5 she’s introducing a new bipartisan bill aimed at stopping online sales of counterfeit pills that are laced with fentanyl.
Faced with the alarming numbers of fentanyl overdoses in Virginia, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5 she’s introducing a new bipartisan bill aimed at stopping online sales of counterfeit pills that are laced with fentanyl.
Virginia budget bill leaves out $2 billion deal to relocate Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard
A proposal to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria took another big hit Thursday, when top Virginia lawmakers confirmed the budget they will take up later this week would not include language enabling the deal.
A proposal to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria took another big hit Thursday, when top Virginia lawmakers confirmed the budget they will take up later this week would not include language enabling the deal.
Live Virginia Primary Election Results 2024
Voters in 16 states and one territory are casting their ballots on Super Tuesday in the 2024 presidential primaries. Here's how Virginians voted.
Voters in 16 states and one territory are casting their ballots on Super Tuesday in the 2024 presidential primaries. Here's how Virginians voted.
Trump wins 2024 Virginia primary over Nikki Haley
Former President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in Virginia, according to the Associated Press.
Former President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in Virginia, according to the Associated Press.
Super Tuesday 2024: How to find election results
Voters in 16 states and one territory are casting their ballots on Super Tuesday in the 2024 presidential primaries.
Voters in 16 states and one territory are casting their ballots on Super Tuesday in the 2024 presidential primaries.
Super Tuesday Virginia: Voting underway as rain moves out
Many voters made their way through the rain Tuesday morning to cast their ballots in parts of Virginia.
Many voters made their way through the rain Tuesday morning to cast their ballots in parts of Virginia.
Super Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2024 Virginia presidential primary
Tuesday's Virginia primary elections will determine which candidates will go on the general election ballot on Nov. 5, 2024.
Tuesday's Virginia primary elections will determine which candidates will go on the general election ballot on Nov. 5, 2024.
Virginia paves the way for marijuana sales, assisted suicide as Assembly deadline looms
Virginia lawmakers plowed through hundreds of bills Tuesday as they reached a key deadline for this year's legislative session.
Virginia lawmakers plowed through hundreds of bills Tuesday as they reached a key deadline for this year's legislative session.
Proposed TikTok ban for kids fails in Virginia’s Legislature
A GOP legislative effort to prevent Virginia children from using the popular video-sharing app TikTok — an idea backed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin — died this week in the Democratic-controlled Legislature.
A GOP legislative effort to prevent Virginia children from using the popular video-sharing app TikTok — an idea backed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin — died this week in the Democratic-controlled Legislature.
Virginia lawmakers divided over proposal to relocate Capitals, Wizards
Top Democrats in the Virginia Senate have dealt a blow to legislation to help pave the way for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to relocate to northern Virginia, refusing to docket the bill for a hearing and expressing serious reservations Monday about the financing of the proposed deal.
Top Democrats in the Virginia Senate have dealt a blow to legislation to help pave the way for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to relocate to northern Virginia, refusing to docket the bill for a hearing and expressing serious reservations Monday about the financing of the proposed deal.
Revenge porn bill backed by former Virginia House candidate advances
A bill that cleared an early hurdle Wednesday in the Virginia House of Delegates would broaden the state’s revenge porn law by adding a new category of "sexual" images that would be unlawful to disseminate.
A bill that cleared an early hurdle Wednesday in the Virginia House of Delegates would broaden the state’s revenge porn law by adding a new category of "sexual" images that would be unlawful to disseminate.
Virginia considers ban on concealed carry in alcohol-selling venues
Gun violence and prevention is a hot topic this term inside Virginia's legislature. Lawmakers want to ban concealed carry at clubs or restaurants that sell alcohol.
Gun violence and prevention is a hot topic this term inside Virginia's legislature. Lawmakers want to ban concealed carry at clubs or restaurants that sell alcohol.
Virginia Democrats vote down bill that would serve harsher penalties to drug dealers
A Virginia Senate committee narrowly defeated legislation Wednesday that would expand the circumstances in which a drug dealer could be charged with felony homicide in connection with a user's death.
A Virginia Senate committee narrowly defeated legislation Wednesday that would expand the circumstances in which a drug dealer could be charged with felony homicide in connection with a user's death.
Virginia senator gambles on casino proposal, but challenges loom
A top Virginia senator says he’s ready to go “all in" on the idea which, if approved, could shuffle the casino landscape in the DMV.
A top Virginia senator says he’s ready to go “all in" on the idea which, if approved, could shuffle the casino landscape in the DMV.