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Unlikely allies unite for probation reform, but Youngkin has final say

Virginia’s criminal justice future is shaking up the status quo. In a departure from tradition, a probation reform bill is uniting unlikely allies across party lines.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils "Virginia Has Jobs" Initiative: An Open Door to New Opportunities

Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of “Virginia Has Jobs”, a bold effort designed to further unleash the Commonwealth’s economic strength by connecting Virginia’s tremendous job opportunities with a robust and talented workforce.

General Assembly passes bill giving schools more say on classroom phone rules

Virginia school boards may soon have more control over how cell phones and smart devices are governed in classrooms.

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Unlikely allies unite for probation reform, but Youngkin has final say

Virginia’s criminal justice future is shaking up the status quo. In a departure from tradition, a probation reform bill is uniting unlikely allies across party lines.

Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate

With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly.

Democrat Dan Helmer sues Democrats for $15 million over sexual assault allegations

Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, is hitting back. Months after facing sexual assault allegations that surfaced just days before his congressional primary, Helmer has filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit, claiming the accusations were politically motivated and knowingly false.

Marijuana sales bills clear Virginia legislature

Virginia’s legislature has once again approved legislation to create a regulated and taxed cannabis marketplace, and with both chambers backing identical measures, the proposal is all but certain to reach Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk once the General Assembly adjourns later this month. 

Virginia Democrats win another step towards killing babies until birth

Last month, Virginia’s Democrat majority Senate advanced a ballot initiative that would codify unlimited abortions in Virginia’s state constitution.

Marijuana Bills Advance Due to Democrat Majority

If enacted, the legislation would make Virginia one of the few Southern states with a legal marijuana retail market

Future of Casino Games in Restaurants and Gas Stations remains uncertain

Legislation to regulate skill games in Virginia, SB 1322, sponsored by Sen. Bill DeSteph, R-Virginia Beach, has also been referred to the upcoming state budget discussions.

Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump’s federal spending freeze

The Trump administration’s latest move to freeze payments on several federal programs has sparked alarm among Virginia Democrats, who are questioning how the halt...

Voter ID Killed by Senate Democrats, Ranked Choice Voting Coming to Virginia

The Democratic-controlled Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on Tuesday afternoon struck down several Republican-backed bills aimed at restricting voting access, while advancing measures to...

Virginia takes aim at Pharmacy benefit managers in Medicaid overhaul

A bipartisan proposal to centralize Virginia’s Medicaid pharmacy benefits under a single state-contracted pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) is gaining momentum. On Thursday, a Senate...

Democrat Senate panel kills “right-to-work” law in state constitution

A push to enshrine Virginia’s “right-to-work” laws in the state constitution was blocked Tuesday by the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, which voted 8-7...

Abortion (killing babies) up to 40 Weeks Coming to Virginia thanks to Democrats

Today, the Virginia House of Delegates voted 51 to 48 to advance HJ1, the unlimited abortion amendment. This devastating decision sets Virginia on a path toward the most extreme abortion policy in the United States

Senate Republicans intend to introduce a law to enshrine the ‘right to work’ in Virginia constitution

Senate Republicans intend to introduce a law to enshrine the 'right to work' in Virginia constitution Senate Republicans announced Tuesday that they are attempting to...

Prescription drug board proposal clears House committee

A Virginia House Committee advanced on Tuesday a Democrat plan to create a Prescription Drug Affordability board, renewing efforts after Gov. Glenn Youngkin had vetoed a similar measure last year.

Games, Weed, Billion Dollars, and Abortion are things to watch for at the General Assembly for 2025

The General Assembly opened its doors for business on Monday with three new members, but with the same political dynamics, perhaps even more so, with a Republican Governor and a narrowly controlled legislature by Democrats.

Early voting for the Loudoun County January special election starts December 11

Early voting for the Jan. 7, 2025 special election begins Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Democrat Candidate Kannan Srinivasan Faces Criticism for Strategic Moves to Senate District 32

Kannan Srinivasan, a Democratic candidate for Senate District 32, has drawn sharp criticism for his pattern of relocating to position himself for political office....

Virginia lawmakers lay potential legislative groundwork in response to campus protests over Israel and Palestine

House lawmakers studying how some of Virginia’s universities handle campus protests and free speech policies faced criticism Wednesday after arranging a hearing that some...

Governor Glenn Youngkin Speech to the Joint Assembly

Good afternoon. Standing here before you, and looking around this room, I'm struck by the history that's been made in this place, the people's house. As...

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