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- Protecting Your Vote: Election Security and Vote Counting
As Election Day approaches, voters can be confident that their vote is protected.
- Newport News rape, sodomy convict granted geriatric parole after nearly 24 years
Rodney Jerome Jones, 61, was granted parole in August after serving decades on rape and forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia proposes shifting construction funds to tackle $1.7 Billion highway maintenance gap
A view of Route 28 in Chantilly, Virginia, with vehicles traveling along the roadway.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Virginia Senate Examines Limits on Police Drone Deployments
Lawmakers review legislation clarifying authorized uses of unmanned aircraft by law enforcement in emergencies and investigations.
- Virginia Voter FAQ: Curbside Voting, Drop Boxes and Your Protections at the Polls
Answers to common voter questions drawn from a state bulletin, including why curbside voting and drop boxes get the same protection from intimidation.
- Virginia Pet Stores Linked to Out-of-State Breeders as Lawmakers Weigh SB 792
An examination of sourcing practices at Virginia pet stores reveals exclusive reliance on out-of-state suppliers, elevated puppy prices, and financing options amid legislative discussion of SB 792.
- Garrett Presses DMV Subcommittee to End Driver Privilege Cards
Delegate Tom Garrett presents House Bill 993 to halt Virginia driver privilege card issuance, citing prior gubernatorial support and rule-of-law concerns.
- From Locked Machines to Sealed Ballots: How Virginia Guards Election Materials
Virginia law requires voting equipment to stay in view, then be locked and sealed, with keys and data going to the circuit court clerk.
- The simple affordability fix Virginia just can’t seem to make
Townhomes under construction in Richmond, Va. on May 15, 2026.
- Intimidated or Blocked at the Polls in Virginia? What the Law Says and Who to Call
Virginia law bars anyone from hindering, intimidating or interfering with a voter.
- Who Can Be Inside Your Virginia Polling Place on Nov. 3, and Who Can't
Virginia law strictly limits who may be inside a polling place.
- Special Prosecutor Clears Franklin County Officials in Freedom of Information Act Probe
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors.
- Virginia Advocates Discuss Extension of Eviction Notice Periods
A public hearing in Virginia featured testimony on a bill that would extend the notice period for certain eviction proceedings from five days to fourteen days.
- Federal Judge Effectively Blocks New State Law Limiting Virginia's Cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing most provisions of a new law restricting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, allowing existing partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement to continue while the legal challenge plays out.
- Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests
A Williamsburg resident in March asked the police department at the College of William & Mary how data collected by the school’s Flock Safety surveillance system is shared.
- Laura TeKrony Discusses Compensation Amid State Guidelines
Loudoun County Supervisor Laura TeKrony addressed the compensation structure for board members during a recent meeting.
- Virginia Lawmakers Consider Expanded Privacy Shields for Hate Crime Victims
Delegate Simon advances House Bill 459 to limit public disclosure of hate crime victim identities under existing Virginia privacy frameworks.
- Virginia has a new law that regulates the use of license plate readers
The General Assembly has decided to take action to curb the use of automatic license plate readers by law enforcement.