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- Virginia Beach man with long burglary record granted geriatric release after nearly 35 years
Michael McCoy Duncan, 62, was granted parole in September after serving decades on dozens of burglary and larceny counts convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Report contrasts Descano campaign pledge with his testimony to Congress
Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano told a House subcommittee in May that his website's immigration pledge was "not my policy."
- Norfolk man, 71, with 1992 rape convictions and 2023 child-rape conviction granted parole
Clarence Eugene Billups, 71, was granted parole in September after serving decades on rape, including the 2023 rape of a child under 13 convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia Honor Guard Conducts Military Burials for Veterans Without Family
A veteran organization based in the Richmond area of Virginia has conducted military burial services for ten veterans who had no family members present.
- Lawmakers Report No Overcrowding at Fairfax ICE Site
Congressmen Walkinshaw, Subramanyam, and Beyer performed an unannounced oversight visit to the Fairfax ICE facility.
- Congresswoman Kiggans Joins Discussions on Public Safety and Elections
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia’s Second District took part in a discussion with FBI Director Kash Patel and Hampton Roads law enforcement officials focused on public safety topics.
- Mizusawa Accepts October Debates While Warner Remains Uncommitted
Bert Mizusawa, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Virginia, announced that his campaign has accepted three debate invitations for October.
- Republican Candidate Bert Mizusawa Releases Ad Targeting Senator Mark Warner
Bert Mizusawa, the Republican nominee for Virginia’s United States Senate seat, has released a new campaign advertisement urging incumbent Democratic Senator Mark Warner to retire.
- Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist
A school nurse listens to a young student.
- House report blames shutdowns for unpaid DHS staff as it targets Fairfax policies
The House Judiciary staff report on Fairfax County opens by saying shutdowns in 2025 and 2026 left many Homeland Security employees unpaid.
- Virginia Advances House Bill 131 for Campus Religious Accommodations
House Bill 131 would require Virginia public universities to adopt and publish consistent policies granting students accommodations for religious observances along with clear grievance procedures.
- Report says Descano's immigration policy covers all non-citizens, contrary to May testimony
Descano testified in May that his policy was written with legal permanent residents and minor crimes in mind.
- Culpeper Prosecutor Presses Senate Panel on Check Fraud Venue Rules
Commonwealth’s Attorney Russ Rab tells the Senate Courts of Justice Committee that clarifying venue statutes would help prosecute washed and forged check cases that cross county lines.
- What an ICE detainer is, and why Fairfax doesn't honor them
A House Judiciary staff report centers on ICE detainers.
- Virginia Advances Crypto Kiosk Safeguards to Combat Scams
Legislation sponsored by Delegate Maldonado seeks stronger consumer protections at cryptocurrency kiosks with support from Vice Chair Shin.
- House committee subpoenaed Descano over cases where immigration consequences were weighed
The House Judiciary Committee says Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano refused to identify cases in which his office considered immigration consequences, so it issued a subpoena.
- Staunton man convicted of 1990 rape and robbery granted parole after 32 years
John Michael Moran Jr., 56, was granted parole in September after serving decades on rape and robbery convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia teachers balance AI innovation with student creativity amid rising academic pressure
A laptop is open to ChatGPT during an artificial intelligence workshop at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria.
- Richmond man serving life for 1989 first-degree murder granted parole; prosecutor supported release
Calvin Darnell Johnson, 61, was granted parole in September after serving decades on first-degree murder convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- People named in the House report on Fairfax prosecutions
The House Judiciary staff report names 23 non-citizens whose Fairfax County cases it reviewed.
- Virginia Measure Would Lift Housing Grant Cap for Local Employees
A subcommittee bill seeks to remove the longstanding $25,000 limit on locality housing assistance grants for police, teachers and other essential county workers.
- Reston murder suspect was released a day earlier after Fairfax dropped charges
Marvin Morales-Ortez, described as an alleged MS-13 member, was released from the Fairfax jail Dec. 16, 2025, after prosecutors dropped assault and gun charges.
- Virginia Senate Panel Weighs Venue Change for Check Fraud Prosecutions
Courts of Justice Committee reviews legislation allowing prosecutors to charge check washing and uttering offenses in the locality where victims reside.
- Stephanie Minter's mother tells House panel 'a system failed my daughter'
Cheryl Minter, whose daughter was stabbed to death at a Fairfax County bus stop in February, testified to a House subcommittee and is working toward a recall effort against Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano, a new report says.
- Virginia Bill Clarifies 'Shall' as Mandatory Duty in State Law
House Bill 1299 seeks to establish that the word shall creates a binding obligation in Virginia statutes unless otherwise specified, following court rulings that treated it as permissive.
- Governor Spanberger Announces $52 Million to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery & Rural Localities
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced more than $52 million to support projects across Southwest and Western Virginia through Good Neighbor Agreements signed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS).
- Fairfax has Two bond questions on the ballot with $16 Billion Dollars in Debt: What they would fund
Early voting is underway for the Nov. 3 general election , and Fairfax County voters are deciding two bond questions.
- Crabber Flags Maintenance Issues with Plastic Turtle Excluders on Bay Pots
Commercial crabber Nathan Everett told a Chesapeake Subcommittee that plastic turtle excluders face unstudied fouling and shrinkage risks that could impair crab pot performance and add lasting debris.
- Here’s where doctors diverge on Va.’s pending reproductive rights constitutional amendment
Medical professionals and medical students in opposition of abortion hold signs at the 2026 Virginia March For Life in Richmond, Va. on April 22, 2026.
- Report details reduced plea deals in Fairfax cases involving non-citizens
The House Judiciary staff report lists cases in which it says Fairfax prosecutors reduced sex-offense, wounding and murder-related charges against non-citizens.
- What the merger means for your bill: $10 a month for four years
Dominion and NextEra now offer a typical Virginia household a $10 monthly bill credit for 48 months.
- Virginia Senate Panel Backs Amended Mail Scanning Measure for Health Facilities
Education and Health Committee supports revised bill allowing drug-related mail scans in state facilities while protecting resident privacy rights.
- Delegate Bloxom Raises Cost and Catch Concerns Over Turtle Excluders for Crab Pots
Virginia lawmaker questions expense, catch losses and study design tied to proposed turtle excluder requirements on commercial crab pots in a Chesapeake Subcommittee hearing.
- Henrico Prosecutor Shannon Taylor's Decisions Examined in Congressional Race
Shannon Taylor, the Democratic nominee for Virginia's first congressional district, previously served as Henrico County's Commonwealth's Attorney.
- Inside the stores at the center of the Lucas indictment
Federal prosecutors say The Cannabis Outlet in Portsmouth and The CBD Shoppe in Norfolk sold marijuana despite state fines, warnings and years of undercover buys.
- Virginia Proposal Links Higher Top Tax Rates to Permanent Cuts
A Finance Subcommittee discussion outlines raising upper income tax brackets to 8 and 10 percent to generate $2.4 billion for lasting local and state tax relief.
- Lawmakers pitch reforms for Virginia’s building code update to boost supply, affordability
Apartments under construction in Richmond, Va. on May 15, 2026.
- Virginia Senate Examines Limits on Police Drone Deployments
Lawmakers review legislation clarifying authorized uses of unmanned aircraft by law enforcement in emergencies and investigations.
- Count 4 explained: How prosecutors tie Sen. Lucas' office to marijuana licenses
The public-corruption charge rests on a $750,000 stake, an FBI-funded $100,000 'repayment,' and quoted calls about licenses and 'generational wealth.'
- Diamondback Terrapin Faces Steep Declines as Virginia Weighs Crab Pot Protections
Subcommittee testimony details population losses and preventable drownings of a native Chesapeake Bay turtle listed as a species of greatest conservation need.
- Body Camera Footage Captures Senator Louise Lucas Interaction During Portsmouth Monument Protest
On June 10, 2020, protesters assembled at a Confederate monument in Portsmouth, Virginia.
- Virginia Subcommittee Weighs Whistleblower Anonymity Under Senate Bill 224
Finance panel examines whether tax fraud whistleblowers can stay anonymous while seeking rewards in proposed state legislation.
- How William & Mary is helping build Virginia’s fusion energy future
The symposium welcomed more than 100 attendees and featured expert talks, research presentations and a panel on Virginia’s role in fusion
- Governor Spanberger Orders Creation of Statewide Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity, Prevent & Respond to AI-Related Cyberattacks
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Directive 6 to strengthen the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity and address the risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
- Virginia Farmers Face Severe Financial Strain and High Suicide Rates
Economic pressures from tariffs, costs, and weather drive calls for alternative income options such as solar energy to sustain family farms.
- Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Charged in Federal Cannabis Case
Federal prosecutors in Virginia have charged State Senator Louise Lucas with racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, and other offenses in connection with an alleged cannabis business scheme.
- Virginia Committee Hears Push to Reform Failure-to-Appear Laws
Justice Forward Virginia urges lawmakers to limit felony charges for missing court dates linked to economic hardship.
- Virginia Senate Leader Louise Lucas Indicted on Federal Marijuana and Corruption Charges
Federal prosecutors announced on October 22, 2026, that Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas and six co-defendants have been indicted on charges including racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, money laundering conspiracy, and related offenses.
- Elections chief says Virginia is ready for midterms, potential federal interference
Virginia Elections Commissioner Steve Koski in his Richmond office.
- Virginia should do much more to curb PFAS pollution in our waters
More than 100 acres of Chickahominy Tribal lands on the James River in Charles City County, July 31, 2021.