Virginia legislative session ends with no budget deal
The politically divided Virginia General Assembly worked through dozens of pieces of legislation on Saturday as lawmakers reached the end of their regularly scheduled session.
The politically divided Virginia General Assembly worked through dozens of pieces of legislation on Saturday as lawmakers reached the end of their regularly scheduled session.
Virginia cracks down on organized retail theft
Virginia is cracking down on retail theft with brand-new criminal penalties.
Virginia is cracking down on retail theft with brand-new criminal penalties.
Virginia special election set to fill McClellan Senate seat
A special election has been set for March 28 to fill the vacancy in the Virginia Senate created by Richmond Democrat Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
A special election has been set for March 28 to fill the vacancy in the Virginia Senate created by Richmond Democrat Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
McClellan wins special election for Virginia’s 4th District
Democrat Jennifer McClellan defeated her Republican opponent in a special election Tuesday to win a seat in the House, where she will be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Democrat Jennifer McClellan defeated her Republican opponent in a special election Tuesday to win a seat in the House, where she will be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Virginia picks Chincoteague Island pony as official state horse
Virginia lawmakers approved a bill on Tuesday, designating the Chincoteague Island pony as the official pony of the Commonwealth.
Virginia lawmakers approved a bill on Tuesday, designating the Chincoteague Island pony as the official pony of the Commonwealth.
Lawmakers push to end solitary confinement in Virginia
State lawmakers in Virginia could be on the verge of getting rid of solitary confinement in state prisons.
State lawmakers in Virginia could be on the verge of getting rid of solitary confinement in state prisons.
'Crossover Day' for Virginia legislative session happens Tuesday
It's almost halftime of the Virginia legislative session.
It's almost halftime of the Virginia legislative session.
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.
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.
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.
The mother of seven said Republicans and Democrats reached out to her wanting her to represent their parties.
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.
Virginia lawmakers are introducing a bill that could give prisoners a chance to get out early.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine announced Friday that he will seek reelection in 2024.
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.
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.
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?
Should there be a mandatory "cooling-off period" when people go to purchase a gun?
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.
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.
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.
The Virginia General Assembly began its annual legislative session on Wednesday with lawmakers pushing abortion restrictions on day one of the session.
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.
Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has won the Democratic nomination for the House seat vacated by the late Rep. Donald McEachin.
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.
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.
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.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is following in the footsteps of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and banning TikTok for some government officials.
"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.
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.