Peace on the right? MAGA warms up to Winsome for governor
by Brandon Jarvis Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears has faced challenges in her campaign for governor, stemming from comments she made about Donald Trump two years ago, when she referred to…
Bagby officially announces candidacy for DPVA chair
by Brandon Jarvis Chairman of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, state Sen. Lamont Bagby, announced his candidacy for Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia with the endorsements of prominent…
Commentary: Anyone who puts their name forward for the DPVA chair must stand up and fight
This week, Susan Swecker, long-time chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA), announced she is stepping down from her role in March. While there’s speculation on who’s running for…
DPVA Chair Susan Swecker is stepping down
Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker is stepping down from her position after serving as chair since 2015.
Legislators hope to fund college food pantries with new grant program
Before leaving Hampton Roads for college, Anje Mixon received SNAP benefits and free or reduced-priced lunch through school.
Probation reform legislation advances out of both chambers of the General Assembly
Legislation to reform probation in Virginia advanced out of both chambers of the General Assembly with bipartisan support. It has the Virginia Police Benevolent Association and the National Coalition of…
House reinstates one Youngkin appointee removed by P&E committee
House Democrats reinstated one of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees but still moved to strike four additional picks on top of the nine the Senate already rejected.
Firearm violence prevention bill passes House after previous failures
A gun violence prevention bill that recently cleared the House hopes to resolve what advocates call a public health crisis, but opponents say the bill is just another attack on…
Democrats want to codify Youngkin’s 24-hour notification order
Democrats are moving to codify an Executive Order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin that requires school districts to notify parents within 24 hours if a school-related overdose occurs.
Democrats rebuke Miyares for his DEI letter to Costco
Democrats are attacking Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares over his recent letter to Costco urging them to end their DEI practices.