Keeping you informed on state politics
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…
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 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…
by Brandon Jarvis A bill to ban legislators from using campaign funds for personal use made it out of a Senate committee Tuesday afternoon. The proposal received bipartisan support. The…
by Brandon Jarvis A bill that would require independent expenditure reports to be filed electronically is being heard in a House subcommittee this week. Currently, the law allows for expenditure…
by Brandon Jarvis Candidates for governor are already fundraising for the 2025 cycle. Only Democrats have officially announced their candidacy, but Republicans are also working to pad the coffers ahead…
by Brandon Jarvis Senate Democrats killed a bill Wednesday afternoon from Sens. Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover) and John McGuire (R-Goochland) that would have made it a felony murder charge for anyone…
by Brandon Jarvis Senate Democrats once again killed several bills on Tuesday that would reduce access to early voting in Virginia. While Republicans have started to embrace early voting in…