Amanda Chase takes her gubernatorial campaign to Florida
Virginia state Senator Amanda Chase took her gubernatorial campaign to Florida on Saturday in an apparent attempt to lobby for an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
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New poll shows McAuliffe, Rasoul, and Herring with lead in Democratic primaries
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe holds a commanding lead in the latest poll with less than 50 days until Democratic voters across Virginia choose the gubernatorial nominee. Del. Sam Rasoul holds…
Chase, Cox, and Youngkin sent a joint letter to the Republican Party’s State Central Committee
Three Republican gubernatorial candidates excluded another candidate when they sent a joint letter to the Republican State Central Committee (SCC) urging them to reject the proposed method for counting ballots,…
Gubernatorial candidates respond to Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict
Today, a jury in Minnesota found Derek Chauvin, the police officer that was charged with murdering George Floyd last year, guilty on two murder charges as well as one manslaughter…
McClellan responds to more comments from Chase over her role in Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
State Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McClellan responded to comments from her colleague in the Senate and Republican gubernatorial candidate Amanda Chase on Monday
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert wants a special session to investigate the Parole Board
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert is calling for a special session to investigate Virginia’s Parole Board and the scandal surrounding it.
Early voting for the Democratic primary races begins in just four days.
Virginia law allows for early voting to begin 45 days prior to the June 8 election, which is April 23. Any Virginian that is registered to vote will be able…
FOIA bill allows some access to criminal investigation records
A bill allowing the public access to limited criminal investigation records will go into effect in July, along with a handful of other bills related to government transparency.
Lawmakers amend bill banning guns in state buildings, Capitol Square
Virginia legislators recently accepted the governor’s substitute to a bill banning firearms on and near Capitol Square, as well as in state buildings. Lawmakers voted last year to ban firearms…