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.
Fairfax County man arrested after threats against Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, police say
Authorities arrested and charged a Fairfax County man Thursday for allegedly threatening the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates in a social media post.
Authorities arrested and charged a Fairfax County man Thursday for allegedly threatening the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates in a social media post.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Local Virginia governments may soon have the power to remove Confederate monuments in their public spaces under legislation approved Tuesday by state lawmakers.
Virginia Democrats want to make it legal for unmarried people to have sex
Only married couples can have sex, according to a legal loophole still on the books in Virginia.
Only married couples can have sex, according to a legal loophole still on the books in Virginia.
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 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.
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.
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.
Some Confederate statues could soon be removed in Virginia
Soon some Confederate statues in Virginia could be removed.
Soon some Confederate statues in Virginia could be removed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday requiring public schools to include free menstrual products in their bathrooms.