Virginia Politics

Youngkin launches initiative to help job seekers, federal workers in Virginia

February 24, 2025 5:30pm EST

Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday announced a new initiative to expand job opportunities across Virginia, highlighting efforts to help federal workers facing job losses and reinforcing the state’s position as a top destination for businesses.

Virginia’s probation reform bill follows Florida law championed by Jay-Z, DeSantis

February 19, 2025 11:10am EST

Bipartisan Virginia lawmakers are putting forward a criminal justice reform bill proponents say is modeled after a 2022 Florida law that featured the unlikely pairing of Gov. Ron DeSantis and rap mogul Jay-Z.

Virginia school districts face federal complaint over gender identity policies

February 4, 2025 7:27pm EST

A right-wing legal group has filed a federal complaint against five Virginia school districts, arguing that their gender identity policies violate civil rights laws.

Virginia considers new limits on police use of license plate readers

January 21, 2025 7:22pm EST

The state of Virginia is trying once again to restrict and regulate how law enforcement use automated license plate readers across the Commonwealth.

Virginia Democrats retain statehouse majority in key special elections

January 7, 2025 9:20pm EST

Virginia Democrats maintained control of the Statehouse on Tuesday after winning two critical special elections in Loudoun County, solidifying their majority in the state Senate and the House of Delegates.

Loudoun County special elections could shake up state legislature

January 7, 2025 5:33pm EST

Voters cast ballots in portions of Loudoun County for two special elections Tuesday. Early voting has happened for weeks.

New 2025 Virginia laws now in effect

January 2, 2025 7:29am EST

Virginia residents and businesses are now seeing several new laws take effect, bringing changes to wages, workplace protections and reporting requirements.

New laws for Virginia start Jan. 1 2025

December 31, 2024 12:00pm EST

Virginia's New Year, New Laws: Changes Coming in 2025

Governor Youngkin proposes budget to ban sanctuary cities

December 12, 2024 6:11pm EST

Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled a budget proposal Thursday aimed at preventing the establishment of sanctuary cities in Virginia.

Glenn Youngkin 'personally invites' new Trump admin to settle in Virginia

November 26, 2024 10:26pm EST

Gov Glenn Youngkin said Virginia has lower taxes and better schools than Maryland or the District of Columbia

Leaders in DC, Maryland, Virginia prepare for Trump transition

November 20, 2024 9:29pm EST

Maryland and Virginia are gearing up to welcome in a new administration to Washington.

Virginia's Youngkin endorses Winsome Earle-Sears for governor

November 19, 2024 5:29pm EST

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin endorsed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for governor ahead of the state's November 2025 gubernatorial contest. Youngkin and Sears are both Republicans.

Rep. Gerry Connolly announces cancer diagnose days after reelection

November 7, 2024 9:19am EST

Rep. Gerry Connolly announced Thursday he has esophageal cancer, days after being reelected to Virginia's 11th Congressional District.

Virginia District 7 House seat goes to Democrat Yevgeny ‘Eugene’ Vindman: AP calls

November 6, 2024 6:57pm EST

Democrat Yevgeny ‘Eugene’ Vindman has been announced as the winner of Virginia's 7th Congressional District House race.

Vindman slightly ahead of Anderson in race for Virginia’s 7th District

November 6, 2024 1:37pm EST

Democrat Eugene Vindman slightly pulled ahead of Republican Derrick Anderson on Wednesday in the race for Virginia 7th Congressional District.

Here's how Virginia voted by county for the 2024 Election

November 6, 2024 11:39am EST

While Donald Trump has been named the projected winner of the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris was projected to win Virginia's 13 electoral votes Tuesday.