Virginia state senator charged with 'injury' to Confederate monument
Authorities in Virginia say a state senator has been charged with two felonies for her alleged involvement in the damaging of a large Confederate monument during protests in the city of Portsmouth.
Authorities in Virginia say a state senator has been charged with two felonies for her alleged involvement in the damaging of a large Confederate monument during protests in the city of Portsmouth.
Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Loudoun County supervisor rolls out controversial proposal for new police department
At a time many local governments are hearing calls to defund police, a Loudoun County official wants to add a new police department.
At a time many local governments are hearing calls to defund police, a Loudoun County official wants to add a new police department.
Loudoun County Sheriff blasts 'reckless' plan to create new county police department
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is fighting back against a proposal to create a new countywide police department that would assume many sheriffs' duties, and leave the sheriff's selection in the hands of county supervisors.
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is fighting back against a proposal to create a new countywide police department that would assume many sheriffs' duties, and leave the sheriff's selection in the hands of county supervisors.
Daniel Gade wins Virginia GOP bid for Senate seat held by Mark Warner
Polls have closed in Virginia, where voters are choosing Republican and Democratic nominees for various congressional races in low-key primary elections.
Polls have closed in Virginia, where voters are choosing Republican and Democratic nominees for various congressional races in low-key primary elections.
No more guns on city property, Alexandria council says
It will soon be a crime to carry a firearm on city property in Alexandria.
It will soon be a crime to carry a firearm on city property in Alexandria.
Virginia GOP congressman who officiated same-sex wedding loses primary battle
A first-term Republican congressman in Virginia who drew the ire of social conservatives in his district for officiating a same-sex wedding lost his party’s primary on Saturday.
A first-term Republican congressman in Virginia who drew the ire of social conservatives in his district for officiating a same-sex wedding lost his party’s primary on Saturday.
Virginia GOP calls for resignation of delegate reportedly struck by a flashbang grenade at Manassas protest
A Virginia delegate who says he was struck by a flashbang grenade during police brutality protests in Manassas is facing sharp criticism from state Republicans.
A Virginia delegate who says he was struck by a flashbang grenade during police brutality protests in Manassas is facing sharp criticism from state Republicans.
Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy formally launches bid for Virginia governor
Democratic state Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy has formally launched her bid for Virginia governor, using email and social media to make her first appeal to voters amid the social distancing constraints of the coronavirus pandemic.
Democratic state Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy has formally launched her bid for Virginia governor, using email and social media to make her first appeal to voters amid the social distancing constraints of the coronavirus pandemic.
Elections held in parts of Virginia today
Some local elections took place in parts of Northern Virginia tonight in an effort to decide the makeup of city and county boards.
Some local elections took place in parts of Northern Virginia tonight in an effort to decide the makeup of city and county boards.
Virginia Rep. Don Beyer self-quarantining after contact with friend who tested positive for coronavirus
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) announced Tuesday that he will self-quarantine after interacting with a friend who recently tested positive for coronavirus.
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) announced Tuesday that he will self-quarantine after interacting with a friend who recently tested positive for coronavirus.
Insulin-cost capping bill passes in Virginia General Assembly
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
Enjoy almond milk? New bill in Virginia would change name for good
Goodbye, almond milk. Hello, nut juice?
Goodbye, almond milk. Hello, nut juice?
State of Virginia bans conversion therapy for minors
Virginia is outlawing the discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children.
Virginia is outlawing the discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children.
Lawmakers OK mental health training for Virginia teachers
Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill that will require full-time teachers to complete mental health awareness training, though some advocates are split on how the training should be implemented.
Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill that will require full-time teachers to complete mental health awareness training, though some advocates are split on how the training should be implemented.
Bill removing race requirement in marriage records passes in Virginia
The General Assembly passed legislation eliminating the requirement that couples identify their race when filing marriage records to the state registrar.
The General Assembly passed legislation eliminating the requirement that couples identify their race when filing marriage records to the state registrar.
Super Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2020 Virginia Democratic presidential primary
Here's everything you need to know about the 2020 Virginia Democratic presidential primary this Super Tuesday.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2020 Virginia Democratic presidential primary this Super Tuesday.
Virginia lawmakers pass measures easing abortion restrictions
Abortion restrictions that were enacted when Republicans controlled Virginia’s General Assembly are being undone in legislation approved by the Democrats who are now in charge.
Abortion restrictions that were enacted when Republicans controlled Virginia’s General Assembly are being undone in legislation approved by the Democrats who are now in charge.
Virginia lawmakers pass bill ending state's Lee-Jackson holiday
Virginia lawmakers passed a bill Monday that scraps the state’s Lee-Jackson holiday celebrating two Confederate generals and replaces it with one on Election Day.
Virginia lawmakers passed a bill Monday that scraps the state’s Lee-Jackson holiday celebrating two Confederate generals and replaces it with one on Election Day.
Virginia lawmakers pushing for higher minimum wage
Some of you could be set to earn more money — as soon as this summer. That's because minimum wage could get a boost in Virginia.
Some of you could be set to earn more money — as soon as this summer. That's because minimum wage could get a boost in Virginia.