Keeping you informed on state politics
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats were split on a bill that would require the commonwealth’s attorney to be notified if a person charged with a violent offense is receiving bail from…
by Brandon Jarvis The Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would ban the purchase of assault-style weapons in Virginia. The legislation would ban the purchase of any “assault firearm”…
by Brandon Jarvis A bill to ban legislators from using campaign funds for personal use advanced out of the full Senate chamber Tuesday. The proposal received bipartisan support. The legislation,…
by Brandon Jarvis Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, is sponsoring a bill that would create a misdemeanor for anyone who purchases or possesses a firearm after they have been found guilty…
Campaign finance numbers are in for congressional candidates. Take a look below at what candidates in competitive races raised in the final quarter of 2023. VA-02 Rep. Jen Kiggans (R)…
By Parker Barnes, Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — An education coalition and lawmakers on Friday hosted a press conference to highlight legislative priorities, including teacher compensation. Several bills to…
by Brandon Jarvis The Virginia state Senate advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban individuals who are convicted of felony animal abuse from owning an animal for the rest of…
Commentary: Electric Co-Op are nonprofits who lack hedge-fund investors backing Internet Service Providers by Gary Wood, the CEO of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. Wood is not associated with Virginia Scope.…
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats in Virginia’s General Assembly are advancing a bill that would increase the minimum wage to $13.50 per hour in 2025 and $15 per hour in 2026.…
by Brandon Jarvis A new poll from Christopher Newport University’s Wason Center for Public Policy shows a large name recognition advantage for Rep. Abigail Spanberger over Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney…