Opening Remarks from Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn
Below are the remarks from Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn as the House of Delegates convened at 1 p.m. on Tuesday for a special session. Follow updates from the…
Governor Northam Proposes Voter Protection Measures
Update: Governor Ralph Northam today announced proposals to expand access to voting for the November 3rd General Election amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The measures were unveiled by the Governor…
Attorney General Seeks To Shut Down Hanover Restaraunt That Is Breaking The Law
Attorney General Mark R. Herring today filed a request for an injunction to ensure compliance with Virginia’s COVID safety measures and to ensure the safety of employees and patrons at…
What are Governor Northam’s Priorities During the Special Session
Governor Northam recently announced his administration’s key priorities for the upcoming Virginia General Assembly special session, set to begin on Tuesday, August 18th. The original reason that legislators were returning…
Virginia Joins Bipartisan, Interstate Compact to Expand Rapid Antigen Testing
The following statement comes from Governor Northam’s office. Governor Ralph Northam today announced a cutting-edge interstate compact to expand the use of rapid antigen testing in Virginia. Governor Northam joined…
Why is Matt Rogers Running for the House of Delegates?
by Brandon Jarvis “No one owns these seats,” said Matt Rogers in an interview with Virginia Scope in mid-July. As all of the members in the Virginia House of Delegates…
Sean Perryman is Exploring a Run for Lt. Governor
Update: Sean Perryman, the Chairman of the Fairfax chapter of the NAACP announced Monday morning that he is exploring a run for Lt. Governor of Virginia. “My motivation for running…
June 25th Photo Essay: Police Deploy Tear Gas in Richmond
By Brandon Jarvis Protesters marched in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday June 25th. As local newsrooms are losing writers each day, we are trying to fill the void to ensure that…
Speaker Filler-Corn Orders Removal of Confederate Statues from Old House Chamber at Virginia State Capitol
Update: Eileen Filler-Corn, Speaker of the House of Delegates, announced on Friday morning that the Robert E. Lee Statue and busts of those who participated in the Confederacy have been…
Norfolk City Council Member Andria McClellan is Exploring Lieutenant Governor Run
Campaign Update: Norfolk City Council member Andria McClellan (D) announced today that she is exploring a run for Lt. Governor of Virginia. McClellan is from the Hampton Roads region and…