McAuliffe, Ayala and Jones win ballot-order drawing
The State Board of Elections (SBE) met Wednesday to draw names to determine the order of candidates on the ballot for the June 8 Democratic primary elections.
Governor Northam proposes legalizing marijuana this year, instead of 2024
Governor Ralph Northam today proposed moving up the legalization of simple possession of marijuana to July 1, 2021, nearly three years sooner than previously planned.
Virginia’s Attorney General Mark Herring is calling for an independent investigation into the shooting of Donovon Lynch
Virginia's Attorney General Mark Herring is calling for an independent investigation into the death of Donovon Lynch, the man killed by Virginia Beach police officers Friday night as they responded…
Democrats say they are proud, not afraid of their long list of lieutenant governor candidates
The Democrats have eight candidates seeking the nomination to run for lieutenant governor this year — meaning the eventual nominee could end up receiving only 25% of the primary vote,…
Jones calls for an investigation & local NAACP expresses concern after Virginia Beach officer-involved shooting
While responding to multiple shooting incidents at the oceanfront Friday night, a Virginia Beach police officer shot and killed Donovan Lynch, a man that appeared to be unarmed at the…
The statewide ballots are finalized with 31 Republican and Democratic candidates
The list of Democratic primary and Republican convention candidates has been finalized.
McAuliffe announces climate plan, McClellan says it is being built on her work
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Terry McAuliffe announced a plan Thursday that he says will help combat the harmful effects of climate change in Virginia.
McClellan vies for governor seat after 15 years in legislature
Sen. Jennifer McClellan is one of 13 candidates vying to become Virginia’s next governor; a state that has never had a woman in the top post.
Wittman and Spanberger team up to try and expand 529 fund availability
Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) are teaming up to try and provide some financial relief to students that pursue job training opportunities.
Governor Northam signs bill to abolish the death penalty in Virginia
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill Wednesday to abolish the death penalty across the Commonwealth