RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment....
Attorney General Jay Jones announced Friday that Virginia will officially rejoin a lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency over a rule change that rolled...
A legal challenge alleging that a Fairfax County Public Schools employee helped minors get abortions without their parents’ consent is now in federal court in a...
A bill that would set up a framework for siting solar projects that localities could follow and that prohibits the premature rejection of solar infrastructure development...
From January 21, 2026, to January 27, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing...
If a landlord sues a tenant for unpaid rent, the tenant must pay the missed rent up front while defending themselves in court. House Bill 281...
A case playing out before the State Corporation Commission regarding a controversial high-voltage transmission line in Northern Virginia has inspired legislation in the General Assembly to...
The Virginia legislature plans to address the impact of a racist 1920s policy that for decades prohibited Native American children from pursuing education beyond seventh or...
In Virginia, there is no state policy that sets a minimum for paid sick days, so it’s up to companies whether they offer them or not....
Virginia Democrats on Wednesday rolled out a package of bills designed to curb federal immigration enforcement activities in the commonwealth. The lawmakers framed their effort as...
At a time when Virginia’s public institutions are under increasing scrutiny, the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) finds itself at the center of a political debate that...
A Virginia circuit court on Tuesday struck down a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at giving lawmakers the option to redraw congressional districts mid-decade, dealing a major...
A newly introduced bill in the Virginia House of Delegates proposes a major change to the governance of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), one of the...
A bill introduced in the Virginia General Assembly seeks to change how nonprofit organizations distribute federal public benefits by removing their obligation to verify recipient eligibility....
Democratic lawmakers on Monday advanced a sweeping slate of gun safety proposals — many of them previously vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin — as they...
Legislation is advancing through the General Assembly to restrict future data centers to industrially zoned areas. Several of the bills are aimed at helping localities manage...
Legislation aimed at reshaping Virginia Military Institute’s governance, policies, and oversight is gaining momentum, after a House subcommittee last week advanced a bill that could directly...
One of America’s last battleships, USS Wisconsin, is moored on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia. Now a floating museum, the ship’s most recent battle was...
A new bill introduced in the Virginia General Assembly seeks to reshape the way history and social science are taught in public elementary and secondary schools...
As federal immigration enforcement activity increases in Democratic-led states across the country, immigrant advocates and civil rights groups are warning that Virginia — which recently flipped...
A proposal to create a volunteer cybersecurity incident response team, investigating and troubleshooting threats targeting digital systems around the commonwealth, will be considered again in this...
Incarcerated people in Virginia can contact their friends and family by phone call or a special email service for prisons, but those who previously served time...
The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing a year of historic investment, strengthened accountability, and measurable progress in addressing opioid use...
From January 7, 2026, – January 14, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing...
In anticipation of service disruptions due to the pending winter storm, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is automatically extending some Virginia driver’s licenses and...
With a powerful winter storm forecast to blanket the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands in up to a foot of snow this weekend, the Virginia Department...
Virginia lawmakers are once again debating a major change to how much the state’s lowest-paid workers should earn. House Bill 1 (HB1), introduced by Delegate Jeion...
After 2025 proved to be a tumultuous year in Virginia’s higher education landscape, the Virginia Attorney General’s office, now under Democratic leadership, has launched a national...
As Virginians prepare for this weekend’s winter storm that is forecast to blanket the region with inches of snow, freezing rain, and sleet, consumers are asked...
An effort to provide free breakfast to K-12 students is again moving forward in Virginia’s legislature. The bill has advanced a few years in a row...