Virginia abolishes the death penalty
The Virginia state Senate and House of Delegates both passed each other’s identical pieces of legislation on Monday that will put a halt to the use of the death penalty…
Virginia will join 22 states in abolishing the death penalty
By Christina Amano Dolan Capital News Service RICHMOND — Virginia will become the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty after two bills passed both chambers of the Virginia General…
Virginia Moves Closer to Ban Plastic Foam Containers
By David Tran Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — For a second year in a row, a bill that prohibits food vendors from using plastic foam containers is up in…
Virginia General Assembly passes bill to modernize HIV laws
By Cierra Parks Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — The General Assembly passed a bill this week that lawmakers say will modernize Virginia’s current HIV laws. Senate Bill 1138, introduced…
Newsletter: RPV Chairman sends Friday night letter with an update on the nomination process
With the nomination method still up in the air, The Republican Party of Virginia’s (RPV) Chairman Rich Anderson continues to work with members of the State Central Committee (SCC) to…
Mark Herring signs on with a coalition of states calling for the cancellation of federal student loan debt
Virginia’s Attorney General Mark Herring has joined a coalition of states led by New York and Massachusetts calling for the U.S. House and Senate to adopt resolutions that call for…
Virginia lawmakers advance Consumer Data Protection Act
By Hyung Jun Lee Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — The General Assembly is advancing legislation that allows Virginia consumers more protection with their online data, though opponents say the…
Anderson shuts down GOP committee members’ attempt to call a State Central meeting
Getty Images by Brandon Jarvis Earlier this week, Virginia Scope reported that a group of Republican State Central Committee (SCC) members took advantage of quorum requirements and scheduled a meeting…
Lee Carter’s staff unionizes, providing another development in the race between him and Carroll Foy to earn progressive support
The campaign staff for Del. Lee Carter (D-Manassas) announced on Wednesday that they have formed a union. This is another development in the race as his campaign is seeking to…
Virginia announced a COVID-19 pre-registration system
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday that Virginians can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine either online at vaccinate.virginia.gov, or by calling 877-VAX-IN-VA. Northam’s announcement said that the Commonwealth’s new, centralized…