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Youngkin wins Virginia GOP governor race

Youngkin wins Virginia GOP governor race

Glenn Youngkin - a political newcomer - has won the Virginia GOP gubernatorial nomination.

May 10, 2021 10:54pm EDT
Virginia legislature approves of changes to Gov’s marijuana legalization bill

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.

April 7, 2021 5:43pm EDT
Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk

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.

February 22, 2021 5:24pm EST
Virginia lawmakers pushing for mandatory in-person learning option

Virginia lawmakers pushing for mandatory in-person learning option

A return to normalcy could be coming soon for students in the Commonwealth.

February 15, 2021 7:38pm EST
Virginia lawmakers pass marijuana legalization bills for adult recreational use, future retail sales

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.

February 9, 2021 11:50pm EST
Fairfax County School Board to formally vote on returning to classroom Thursday night

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.

February 3, 2021 10:35am EST
Virginia State Senator running for gov censured for ‘pattern of conduct’, applauding Capitol rioters

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.”

January 28, 2021 2:21pm EST
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner quarantining after learning close contact tested positive for COVID-19

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.

January 27, 2021 7:47pm EST
2 Loudoun County supervisors call for Virginia delegate who attended Trump rally to step down

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.

January 13, 2021 10:57am EST
Virginia gubernatorial candidate and Trump supporter faces Facebook restrictions

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.

January 8, 2021 5:04pm EST
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe officially announces second-term bid

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.

December 9, 2020 6:24pm EST
Terry McAuliffe to announce bid for second term as Virginia governor on Wednesday

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. 

December 8, 2020 7:42pm EST
Virginia Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy leaving legislature to focus on Gov campaign

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. 

December 8, 2020 10:25am EST
Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox makes gubernatorial run official

Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox makes gubernatorial run official

Republican former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox is making his gubernatorial run official.

November 17, 2020 4:18pm EST
Case dismissed against Virginia state senator accused of damaging Confederate monument

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.

November 16, 2020 3:52pm EST
Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger keeps U.S. House seat

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.

November 8, 2020 1:39pm EST
City of Manassas elects its first Black, female, Democratic mayor

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.

November 4, 2020 6:02pm EST
Democrats retain hold on Virginia’s 7th Congressional district after Spanberger victory over GOP’s Freitas

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. 

November 4, 2020 5:50pm EST
Virginia residents say they'll appeal removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond

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.

October 29, 2020 3:57pm EDT
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signs no-knock warrant bill into law

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.

October 29, 2020 12:59pm EDT
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