Virginia assault weapon ban fails

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's push to ban the sale of assault weapons failed on Monday after some of his fellow Democrats balked at the proposal.

Virginia Republican senator announces gubernatorial run

A Virginia Republican state senator says she's running for governor next year as an unabashed conservative on a platform of promoting gun rights.

Virginia fornication law repeal one step closer to law

Lawmakers in Virginia are closing a legal loophole that could charge unmarried people with a crime for having consensual sex.

Judge dismisses Virginia lieutenant governor's libel suit against CBS

A judge on Tuesday tossed out a libel lawsuit filed by Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax against a television network he accused of slanted reporting on sexual assault allegations levied against him.

Virginia lawmakers approve Confederate monument removal bills

Local Virginia governments may soon have the power to remove Confederate monuments in their public spaces under legislation approved Tuesday by state lawmakers.

Virginia moves closer to expanding gambling, sports wagering

Virginia is a step closer than ever to expanding gambling and sports wagering. A casino gambling bill is heading to the State Senate for the first time ever.  The news comes amid reports that the Washington Redskins – after lobbying Maryland lawmakers – now appear to be seeking a sports betting license as part of a possible new stadium in Virginia.

Virginia Democrats advance assault weapons ban despite fierce opposition

Democratic lawmakers in Virginia are advancing legislation to ban the sale of assault weapons and the possession of high-capacity magazines despite fierce opposition from gun owners.

Virginia lawmaker pushing for undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses

A traffic stop is not just a traffic stop if you’re an undocumented immigrant — it could lead to deportation and in Virginia, a bill is moving forward that would grant undocumented immigrants driver's licenses.

Virginia House advances gun-control measures

Democrats in the Virginia House are advancing a package of gun-control measures they said are needed to improve public safety.

West Virginia governor welcomes Virginia residents who want to leave the Commonwealth

You’ve heard of Brexit, but how about Vexit? That’s what some are calling a long-shot plan — supported by West Virginia’s governor — that would allow Virginia counties to leave the Commonwealth and join West Virginia instead.

Advocates want to make Virginia an abortion 'safe haven' for women in neighboring states

With a newly empowered Democratic majority at the Virginia General Assembly, abortion-rights advocates say the state has a chance to roll back decades of restrictions and become a “safe haven” for women in neighboring conservative states.

Virginia Senate passes bill for schools to provide menstrual products

The Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday requiring public schools to include free menstrual products in their bathrooms.

Virginia Senate passes 'red flag' gun law over fierce opposition

The Virginia Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would allow authorities to take guns away from people deemed dangerous to themselves or others, as the state moves closer to joining a growing number of states enacting so-called “red flag” gun laws.

Republican state delegate Dave LaRock wants to split up Virginia

With Democrats now in control of the Virginia Statehouse, Republican Delegate Dave LaRock says he is concerned that liberal values are taking over so he’s calling for Arlington and Alexandria to be split off and given to D.C.

Virginia Democrat says death threats ahead of gun-rights rally will force him into safe house

Del. Lee Carter, a Democrat from Manassas, will spend Monday in a safe house after he said he received death threats ahead of a rally that’s expected to draw crowds of gun activists to Virginia’s capital.