Fundraising numbers are in for all of the statewide candidates
Here are the latest finance reports for statewide campaigns.
Virginia expands Medicaid access for legal immigrants
Ni Kin became a permanent resident in 2002 at 70 years old, but she was unable to work after moving from Myanmar to Virginia due to mobility problems.
Gubernatorial candidates spent $90K in the last week on Facebook ads as the nomination battles heat up
With the COVID-19 pandemic hampering campaign voter-outreach efforts, digital ad campaigns have become a prominent part of political candidate's voter outreach efforts.
Virginia legislators approve legalizing marijuana this year
The General Assembly convened Wednesday to take up the proposed changes that Governor Ralph Northam made to bills that passed in the special session earlier this year.
The five Democratic gubernatorial candidates met for a debate — what did they say?
Gathering on the historic Virginia State University campus Tuesday, the Democratic candidates for governor met for their first of four televised, party-sponsored debates.
Virginia lawmakers establish more LGBTQ protections
The Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly worked in its second year to establish more protections for LGBTQ people.
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.
Governor Northam announces deal to expand rail projects in Virginia
While at Alexandria’s Amtrak/Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station Tuesday, Governor Ralph Northam announced an agreement between Amtrak, CSX, and Virginia Railway Express for a $3.7 billion investment to expand and…
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,…