Virginia Senate
- The legislation to reduce the food-to-liquor-ratio for restaurants has been brought back for a second round.
General Assembly is once again attempting to change an old law that has been a bane for many bars and restaurants in the state.
- 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 […]
- Fairfax casino bill moves forward in Va. Senate
A Virginia State Senate bill that could bring a casino to Tysons won a vote in the Senate Finance Committee by Democrats on Tuesday, pushing it forward to a full Senate vote later in the Virginia General Assembly session.
- 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
- Virginia Democrat lawmakers aim to reform discipline
Democrat Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial disparities and supporting students.
- 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 […]
- Fairfax County Casino Bill advanced by Senate Subcommittee
The Virginia Senate is once again moving forward with a bill that would allow Fairfax County to be eligible for a gambling facility. The gaming subcommittee of the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee voted 5 to 2 this afternoon (Monday), with Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-39, abstaining. They will report Senate Bill 982, on Wednesday […]
- Virginia Democrat Stella Pekarsky would ban homeschooling unless parents prove it’s for religious reasons
This month, Virginia State Sen. Stella Pekarsky, D-Fairfax, introduced a bill to the Virginia Senate to restrict families’ access to homeschool options.
- 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
- 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.
- Kannan Srinivasan on why he voted against notifying parents of drug overdoses
State Senator Del. Kannan Srinivasan (D-Dist. 32) answers why he voted against a bipartisan bill that would have mandated schools to inform parents within 24 hours of overdoses at school. The Virginia State Senate passed the legislation unanimously, but Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates blocked it. A law requiring schools to inform parents of […]
- Early voting has started in Loudoun for two critical state legislative seats
Early voting began yesterday for the special election scheduled for Jan. 7, 2025, and is open to registered voters of the 32nd State Senate District and the 26th House of Delegates Districts. The Loudoun County Republican Committee has information on its website, including a Voting Tool Kit. 🇱🇷 🇱🇷 🇱🇷 There are two Republicans running […]
- Governor Youngkin seeks additional $290 million boost for school construction
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts across Virginia.
- 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
- Samuel Yan Announcement for 32nd District Senate Seat
I am running for the Republican nomination for the 32nd District Virginia Senate seat. I am an immigrant, had teaching experience in colleges both in and outside the country. Having lived in here for 24 years. I’ve seen firsthand the growth and changes in our county and have been deeply involved in our schools and […]
- Sam Abraham Announces Bid for 32nd Senate District
My name is Sam Abraham, and I am a proud husband to my lovely wife, Sawsan Sulaiman,and the father of two wonderful children: Matilda, who is in 8th grade, and Mike, who is in7th grade. Family is at the heart of everything I do, and I am passionate about supportingvalues that foster strong communities and […]
- RAFI KHAJA ENTERS 32ND DISTRICT STATE SENATE RACE TO FLIP VA SENATE TO GOP
(Loudoun County, Virginia, November 10, 2024) – Former House of Delegates candidate and local Eastern Loudoun community leader, Rafi Khaja, announced today that he will be seeking the GOP nomination in the firehouse primary to be held next Saturday. “As we witnessed in this past week’s election results, our country, and Loudoun County specifically, is […]
- Chad Dally Announces Candidacy for Virginia 32nd District
Aldie, VA 11/13/2024 – Today, Chad A. Dally has announced his candidacy for the Republican Nomination for the Virginia Senate District 32 seat. PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS Chad currently works in corporate lending and has assisted in the facilitation of over $1 billion in loans to Greater Washington Corporations the last 8 years. This gives him a […]
- 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, […]