New marijuana, gun laws go into effect July 1 in Virginia
A host of new laws ushered in by Virginia Democrats will go into effect on July 1 – ranging from the end of the death penalty to marijuana possession reform.
A host of new laws ushered in by Virginia Democrats will go into effect on July 1 – ranging from the end of the death penalty to marijuana possession reform.
Virginia Primaries Results: Hala Ayala, Mark Herring win Virginia Democratic down-ballot races
Del. Hala Ayala has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.
Del. Hala Ayala has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.
Terry McAuliffe wins Democratic nomination for Virginia governor
Terry McAuliffe, the exuberant former Virginia governor and longtime fixture of Democratic politics, won the party’s nomination Tuesday in his quest for a second term in office.
Terry McAuliffe, the exuberant former Virginia governor and longtime fixture of Democratic politics, won the party’s nomination Tuesday in his quest for a second term in office.
Virginia marijuana legalization creates hazy issue for employers and workers
Employers in Virginia will soon have to grapple with how to handle new marijuana laws. Pot will be legal starting July 1. The question is – are there enough protections for those who use marijuana for recreational or medicinal use?
Employers in Virginia will soon have to grapple with how to handle new marijuana laws. Pot will be legal starting July 1. The question is – are there enough protections for those who use marijuana for recreational or medicinal use?
Winsome Sears wins Virginia GOP nomination for lieutenant governor
A former Marine who would become the first Black woman to win statewide office in Virginia if she's elected has been tabbed for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.
A former Marine who would become the first Black woman to win statewide office in Virginia if she's elected has been tabbed for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.
Youngkin wins Virginia GOP governor race
Glenn Youngkin - a political newcomer - has won the Virginia GOP gubernatorial nomination.
Glenn Youngkin - a political newcomer - has won the Virginia GOP gubernatorial nomination.
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.
Virginia lawmakers convened on Wednesday for a one-day session that included legalizing the simple possession and cultivation of marijuana.
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.
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.
Virginia lawmakers pushing for mandatory in-person learning option
A return to normalcy could be coming soon for students in the Commonwealth.
A return to normalcy could be coming soon for students in the Commonwealth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After months of speculation, former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe officially announced he’d be running for a second-term on Wednesday in Richmond.
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.
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.
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.
Virginia Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy is leaving her post in the state legislature to focus on her gubernatorial campaign.
Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox makes gubernatorial run official
Republican former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox is making his gubernatorial run official.
Republican former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox is making his gubernatorial run official.
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.
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.