McAuliffe accepts invitations to participate in five gubernatorial debates
There is always a debate before the debate and this gubernatorial race will be no different. Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe announced on Tuesday that he has accepted five…
A Virginia Republican talking point took a hit Monday after report shows no Democratic interference
Democrats and Republicans differ greatly in rhetoric when discussing criminal justice and policing in Virginia. The latest developments involving the parole board and the Office of the Inspector General (OSIG)…
Daily Briefing: The latest statewide poll numbers, RPV releases a new attack ad, and Bob Good has a primary challenger
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Former Democratic gubernatorial primary candidates urge supporters to help McAuliffe moving forward
“On Tuesday night, I threw my support and endorsement behind Terry McAuliffe for governor,” Jennifer Carroll Foy wrote in an email to her supporters Saturday.
Virginia Attorney General signs on to amicus brief protecting eviction moratorium
The plaintiffs in Alabama Association of Realtors v. HHS are appealing to the Supreme Court after a lower appeals court ruled that they would not put a stay on the…
Explaining the new July 1 marijuana laws
Legalization is happening in Virginia as legislators were able to squeeze through a bill at the last minute during the General Assembly session to allow for simple pot possession this…
McAuliffe hits Youngkin over minimum wage comments
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry Mcauliffe said in his victory speech on primary night that he wants to make sure the minimum wage in Virginia reaches $15/hr in three years. He…
Terry McAuliffe earns Democratic nomination to run for governor
According to the Associated Press, Terry McAuliffe has earned the Democratic nomination to run for governor of Virginia.
Two House primary races shine a light on Virginia’s Democratic donor war
It is once again election day in Virginia. Democrats are nominating their gubernatorial, lieutenant governor, and attorney general candidates today along with a slate of primary races in House districts…
Podcast: Del. Elizabeth Guzman and her primary challenger Rod Hall
Del. Elizabeth Guzman is facing a primary challenge in the 31 House of Delegates district from Rod Hall. In this episode, we talk to both of them about the race.