Youngkin: Virginia agencies eliminating higher-ed degree requirements for some state jobs
The state of Virginia is set to make a big change in a hiring practice by eliminating the requirement or preference that applicants for many executive branch jobs have a higher education degree.
The state of Virginia is set to make a big change in a hiring practice by eliminating the requirement or preference that applicants for many executive branch jobs have a higher education degree.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fuels presidential buzz with new ad
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin meets with Taiwan’s leader during trade mission
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin met with the president of Taiwan on Monday to discuss mutual trade and investment initiatives and other business matters, his office said.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin met with the president of Taiwan on Monday to discuss mutual trade and investment initiatives and other business matters, his office said.
'Missing Middle' housing plan approved in Arlington
Arlington ended single-family-only-zoning on Wednesday as the county board approved the “Missing Middle" housing reform
Arlington ended single-family-only-zoning on Wednesday as the county board approved the “Missing Middle" housing reform
Jennifer McClellan becomes 1st Black woman for Virginia in Congress
Jennifer McClellan, holding the receipt for a poll tax her father once had to pay tucked into the pages of a family Bible, was sworn into the U.S. House on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Jennifer McClellan, holding the receipt for a poll tax her father once had to pay tucked into the pages of a family Bible, was sworn into the U.S. House on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
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.