Judges block Virginia assault weapons ban ahead of July 1 implementation
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
New Virginia laws starting July 1: Pay transparency, rent rules and more
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
Virginia leaders reach deal to establish regulated cannabis retail market
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
Spanberger moves to limit federal immigration enforcement on state property
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed new legislation and an executive order responding to what her administration called increasingly aggressive federal immigration enforcement in Virginia.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed new legislation and an executive order responding to what her administration called increasingly aggressive federal immigration enforcement in Virginia.
Spanberger vetoes cannabis retail market and prescription drug pricing bills
Spanberger vetoed a wide slate of legislation Tuesday including bills that would have created a regulated cannabis retail market in the state and established a prescription drug affordability board.
Spanberger vetoed a wide slate of legislation Tuesday including bills that would have created a regulated cannabis retail market in the state and established a prescription drug affordability board.
Supreme Court rejects bid to restore Virginia's redistricting map favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.
Virginia AG files emergency appeal to US Supreme Court on maps
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.
Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
DOJ probes Fairfax prosecutor over alleged bias involving undocumented immigrants
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into the office of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, focusing on its plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies.
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into the office of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, focusing on its plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies.
Congress probes Arlington’s immigration enforcement policies
Arlington County officials faced congressional scrutiny Monday after House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan sent letters challenging local immigration enforcement policies.
Arlington County officials faced congressional scrutiny Monday after House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan sent letters challenging local immigration enforcement policies.
Virginia Redistricting: State's Supreme Court weighs challenge to voter approved US House map
The Virginia Supreme Court is considering whether to block new U.S. House districts narrowly approved by voters.
The Virginia Supreme Court is considering whether to block new U.S. House districts narrowly approved by voters.
Virginia redistricting fight heads to state Supreme Court
Virginia’s ongoing redistricting battle has escalated to the state’s highest court after a judge temporarily halted implementation of the contested map, triggering an emergency appeal from Attorney General Jay Jones.
Virginia’s ongoing redistricting battle has escalated to the state’s highest court after a judge temporarily halted implementation of the contested map, triggering an emergency appeal from Attorney General Jay Jones.
Virginia to enact paid family and medical leave in 2028
Virginia will guarantee workers paid family and medical leave starting in 2028 after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark legislation approved by the General Assembly Wednesday.
Virginia will guarantee workers paid family and medical leave starting in 2028 after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark legislation approved by the General Assembly Wednesday.
Virginia circuit court invalidates redistricting amendment, blocks certification
A Virginia circuit court has invalidated Tuesday’s special election on a constitutional amendment and redistricting plan, halting certification and blocking immediate changes to congressional maps.
A Virginia circuit court has invalidated Tuesday’s special election on a constitutional amendment and redistricting plan, halting certification and blocking immediate changes to congressional maps.
Virginia redistricting: Voters approve amendment to redraw congressional maps
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional districts before November's midterms.
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional districts before November's midterms.
Virginia voters to decide future of congressional maps Tuesday
Virginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a ballot measure to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional districts. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita reports ahead of voting day.
Virginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a ballot measure to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional districts. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita reports ahead of voting day.
Virginia redistricting referendum: Voters to decide future of congressional maps
Virginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a ballot measure to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional districts.
Virginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a ballot measure to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional districts.
Virginia redistricting vote: What to know about Tuesday’s special election
Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether lawmakers should be allowed to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterms, a proposal that could shift the balance of the state’s House delegation.
Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether lawmakers should be allowed to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterms, a proposal that could shift the balance of the state’s House delegation.
Daughter of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner dies after long health battle
The daughter of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, has died following a decades‑long struggle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues, the senator announced Monday.
The daughter of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, has died following a decades‑long struggle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues, the senator announced Monday.
Virginia voters face high-stakes redistricting referendum Tuesday
Voters across Virginia are set to head to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that could reshape the state’s congressional map and influence the balance of power in Washington.
Voters across Virginia are set to head to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that could reshape the state’s congressional map and influence the balance of power in Washington.