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.
Virginia veteran aims to be 1st female Marine elected to Congress
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and security official in Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration is aiming to be the first female former Marine ever elected to serve in Congress.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and security official in Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration is aiming to be the first female former Marine ever elected to serve in Congress.
Virginia Senate thwarts GOP voting measures, postpones key constitutional changes
A Democrat-led Virginia Senate panel on Tuesday defeated a handful of Republican-sponsored voting bills and moved to put on hold consideration of several proposed constitutional amendments until after this year’s session.
A Democrat-led Virginia Senate panel on Tuesday defeated a handful of Republican-sponsored voting bills and moved to put on hold consideration of several proposed constitutional amendments until after this year’s session.
Gov. Youngkin discusses challenges as Virginia Legislature opens: FOX 5 Exclusive
Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for bipartisan cooperation as the state’s General Assembly convened its 2024 session this week.
Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for bipartisan cooperation as the state’s General Assembly convened its 2024 session this week.
Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales.
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales.
Virginia drivers could see more speed cameras under new proposal
More speed cameras could be coming to Virginia.
More speed cameras could be coming to Virginia.
End of the road for Virginia's car tax? Gov. Youngkin introduces bold plan
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has his eye on something many governors have tried to do but failed at — eliminating the state’s car tax.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has his eye on something many governors have tried to do but failed at — eliminating the state’s car tax.
New Virginia laws going into effect on January 1, 2024
The State of Virginia has a few new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Some of them will have major implications for residents. Others, won't mean much until the General Assembly does some fine-tuning.
The State of Virginia has a few new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Some of them will have major implications for residents. Others, won't mean much until the General Assembly does some fine-tuning.
Republican Kim Taylor wins after recount in Virginia House of Delegates race
Republican Kim Taylor narrowly defeated Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams in their race for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates following a recount.
Republican Kim Taylor narrowly defeated Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams in their race for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates following a recount.
New bills in Virginia aim to secure abortion access and ban assault firearms
Proposals to ensure access to abortion and to ban assault weapons are among the first bills and resolutions filed by Democratic leaders in Virginia for the 2024 legislative session.
Proposals to ensure access to abortion and to ban assault weapons are among the first bills and resolutions filed by Democratic leaders in Virginia for the 2024 legislative session.
Bob Anderson edges out victory over Buta Biberaj in Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney race
After a week of counting, there’s a winner in the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney race.
After a week of counting, there’s a winner in the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney race.
Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger announces bid for governor
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger announced Monday that she will run for Virginia governor in 2025.
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger announced Monday that she will run for Virginia governor in 2025.
Democratic candidate who livestreamed sex videos loses Virginia legislative race to GOP’s David Owen
Republican David Owen defeated Democrat Susanna Gibson in a Virginia House of Delegates race that drew attention after revelations that Gibson engaged in sex acts with her husband on a pornographic website.
Republican David Owen defeated Democrat Susanna Gibson in a Virginia House of Delegates race that drew attention after revelations that Gibson engaged in sex acts with her husband on a pornographic website.
'I'm not going anywhere:' Youngkin rejects 2024 presidential run
The day after failing to secure the Virginia House and Senate for the Republican Party, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has thrown cold water on questions about a White House campaign in 2024.
The day after failing to secure the Virginia House and Senate for the Republican Party, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has thrown cold water on questions about a White House campaign in 2024.
Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections, take full control of House and Senate
Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power.
Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power.
Live Results: 2023 Virginia elections
Each of Virginia’s one-hundred delegates and forty senators are up for election this year.
Each of Virginia’s one-hundred delegates and forty senators are up for election this year.