Virginia House of Delegates
- 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 might impact critical funding. A two-page memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), released Tuesday, directs federal agencies to “identify programs, projects, and activities that may be implicated by […]
- 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 expand ballot accessibility, including a local option for ranked choice voting. Defeated proposals included stricter photo ID requirements, a shorter early voting period, and tighter voter registration v
- 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 bill spearheaded by Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, and co-sponsored by Sen. Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell, cleared the Senate Education and Health Committee. Pharmacy benefits managers act as intermediaries between
- 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 along party lines to defeat the proposed amendment. Senate Joint Resolution 271, introduced by Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, aimed to make it unlawful to deny employment based on union membership or […]
- 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 amend the Virginia constitution in order to codify Virginia’s “right-towork” law. Virginia passed the law in 1947, which says that workers don’t have to pay dues for unions simply because […]
- 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. Within the last year, Srinivasan has made two residential moves to align himself with districts where he believes he has the best chance of winning—a strategy opponents argue raises questions about […]
- 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 in attendance felt leaned heavily toward institutional and pro-Israeli perspectives. However, House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, who chairs the House Select Committee tasked with reviewing campus safety and f
- 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 well as the fact that the work you do here has great consequence for the people of Virginia. And so it is as we gather here today. Mr. Speaker, […]