Democrats retain majority in General Assembly
Democrats will keep their slim majority in the House of Delegates and state Senate after Kannan Srinivasan and JJ Singh won their special elections on Tuesday.
Richmond’s day in limbo for lawmakers and staffers
Due to Richmond experiencing a city-wide crisis of no running water, legislators, lobbyists and staffers are in limbo the day before the legislative session is scheduled to begin.
Three special elections taking place Tuesday
Three special elections are taking place today to fill vacant seats in the General Assembly. State Sens. John McGuire, R-Goochland, and Suhas Subramanyam, D-Loudoun, were both elected to Congress in…
Constitutional amendments to be considered during legislative session
Democrats are pushing three constitutional amendment proposals that have already advanced out of committee in the House of Delegates.
A state senator wants to require social services to ask about immigration status
A state senator has introduced a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would require social services to ask about immigration status when someone is applying for benefits.
A look at where 2025 gubernatorial candidates are on the issues
Barring any late entries into the race, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-VA07, and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears (R) look poised for a matchup to become Virginia’s next governor.
Youngkin and Democrats take a separate aim at improving maternal health
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and General Assembly Democrats laid out their own plans for addressing maternal health issues in Virginia this week. They both have similarities in what they believe needs…
McQuinn, facing a primary challenge, announces bid for reelection
Facing a primary challenge, Del. Delores McQuinn, D-Henrico, launched her reelection campaign Tuesday.
Republican files bill to close loophole in Virginia’s ban on nicotine products for people under 21
Del. Paul Milde, R-Stafford, filed a bill that would close the loophole currently allowing people under 21 to possess nicotine products without any penalty.
McClellan backs two Central Virginia Democrats ahead of 2025 House races
Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA04, is backing two Democrats in competitive House of Delegates districts. Democrats lost both of these seats in close races and hope to flip them next year.