RICHMOND, Va. — Hundreds of bills were continued to 2027 following the recent Virginia General Assembly session that concluded in mid-March, a method political experts say...
Just hours before a midnight deadline, Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday submitted a series of amendments to high-profile gun legislation passed by the General Assembly last...
While Gov. Abigail Spanberger never signaled she would sign the proposed Prescription Drug Affordability Board, the bills’ patrons Del. Karrie Delaney, D-Fairfax, and Sen. Creigh Deeds,...
An 8-1 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court has revived a legal fight over conversion therapy bans, siding with a free speech challenge to Colorado’s prohibition...
Virginia farms are feeling the ripple effects from the uncertainty over the Iran War and the status of the Strait of Hormuz, a major international shipping...
Alabama, Maine, and Virginia recently adopted policies that make it easier for physician assistants to practice and serve more patients. Alabama became the 24th state to...
Virginia’s general fund revenues continue to come in ahead of expectations, but state leaders are warning that economic uncertainty could still lie ahead. Governor Abigail Spanberger...
A wave of confusion over taxes in Virginia is being addressed by the governor’s office, which says several widely discussed proposals never became law because they...
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has joined seven other governors in the PJM Interconnection territory in pushing the regional grid operator to adopt policies and regulations that...
RICHMOND, Va. –THC breathalyzers are often discussed as a way to detect drivers under the influence, especially as Virginia closes in on a retail cannabis market,...
With just 10 days remaining before Virginia voters decide a closely watched redistricting referendum, former Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Saturday called on the Supreme Court of...
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder ardently defended Virginia’s mid-decade redistricting proposal on a call Friday — a day ahead of his participation in a get-out-the-vote...
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a wide-ranging package of public safety and gun violence prevention bills into law this week, marking a major step in Virginia’s efforts...
Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would have legalized skill gaming machines across Virginia, saying the state is not ready to safely expand gambling....
Virginia’s Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill Wednesday that ensures the right to contraception in the commonwealth — legislation that cleared the General Assembly in...
After months of fierce debate and community rallies, the State Corporation Commission on Thursday approved the above-ground construction of the Golden-Mars high-voltage transmission line in Loudoun...
Addressing health care and housing affordability were prominent pillars of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s successful campaign and Virginia Democrats’ legislative agenda this year. Cost-conscious proposals saturated the...
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would have pushed Fairfax County closer to hosting a casino in Tysons Corner, saying the measure ignored...
RICHMOND, Va. — Legislation to purchase the former estate of the fifth Founding Father for use as a new state park in Loudoun County was continued...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday signed legislation to gradually raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028, delivering on a top Democratic priority and...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday announced she signed another slate of bipartisan bills as part of her affordability agenda, just days before her Monday action deadline....
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public input until April 13 as it considers creating a new rule to crack down on “unfair and deceptive housing...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday pushed back against criticism from some fellow Democrats who say she has not done enough publicly to rally support for Virginia’s...
In contrast to highly partisan debates over many other issues, state lawmakers of all political stripes are joining forces to pass legislation to increase the supply...
Framing education as a cornerstone of her administration, Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday signed a sweeping package of legislation aimed at strengthening K-12 schools, expanding career...
People living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus — and safety net clinics that serve them — have spent the past year on edge, squeezed by federal funding...
Patients in Hampton Roads have previously told WHRO they’re often left in the dark when it comes to medical bills, with missing details, unexpected charges, and...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday signed a package of economic development bills aimed at securing billions of dollars in private investment and creating thousands of jobs...
As temperatures climb, some parts of the commonwealth are heating up faster than others — a result of too few trees and too little shade. Neighborhoods...
Virginia is poised to reenter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative this summer, a move that could again add a monthly charge to electricity customers’ bills as...