Bill to make fentanyl dealers liable for homicide charge dies in Senate committee
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…
Senate Democrats kill Republican bills aimed at rolling back early vote access
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…
Democrats advance multiple bills out of House Education Committee
by Brandon Jarvis House Democrats are touting bills that advanced from the House Education Committee Wednesday morning in Richmond. Democrats hold a majority in the chamber and on the committee,…
McGuire missed a committee meeting after traveling in Iowa to campaign with Trump
by Brandon Jarvis State Sen. John McGuire (R-Goochland) missed a committee meeting Monday morning after attending campaign events in Iowa this weekend with former President Donald Trump. He is running…
Spanberger talks Trump and Jan. 6
by Brandon Jarvis 2025 gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Henrico) talked to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 Insurrection this weekend. Spanberger is running for the…
Republicans win two General Assembly special elections
by Brandon Jarvis Eric Phillips and Tammy Mulchi won their special elections Tuesday night, solidifying the final roster for the General Assembly’s legislative session that begins Wednesday. Both seats were…
McPike and Prince William police chief push bill to allow ‘Dreamers’ to work in law enforcement
by Brandon Jarvis Sen. Jeremy McPike (D) and the Prince William County police chief are pushing legislation that would allow ‘Dreamers’ to become law enforcement officers in Virginia. Current law…
Northam spearheads movement to encourage Jones to run for attorney general
by Brandon Jarvis A new group spearheaded by former Gov. Ralph Northam and a long list of Virginia Democrats is pushing former Del. Jay Jones to run for attorney general…
Willet and VanValkenburg introduced a bill to hold parents accountable for firearms
by Brandon Jarvis Del. Rodney Willett (D-Henrico) and Sen.-elect Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico) filed companion bills to hold parents accountable if a child uses their firearm. The legislation would impose a…
Ruff announces retirement and endorses former staffer
by Brandon Jarvis State Sen. Frank Ruff is retiring at the end of his current term after being diagnosed with cancer. He just won reelection last month but will not…