Virginia Democrats reach agreement on 10-1 map
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats in the General Assembly have reached an agreement on a final 10-1 congressional redistricting proposal to go before voters in a referendum. “We made a promise…
While tensions cool between Democrats, Spanberger has received the referendum legislation
by Brandon Jarvis The General Assembly sent the legislation that would establish the April referendum for voters decide if they support Democrats redrawing congressional boundaries this year. This comes as…
The Virginia Senate passed legislation aimed at limiting immigration enforcement in courthouses
by Brandon Jarvis The Virginia Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would limit the work of immigration enforcement officials from operating inside courthouses. “Our courthouses are meant to be the…
Jones files emergency motion to intervene on Tazewell Circuit Court redistricting ruling
by Brandon Jarvis Attorney General Jay Jones filed a motion with the Court of Appeals of Virginia asking them to intervene in the Tazewell County Circuit Court ruling against Democrats’…
Free school breakfast bill garners bipartisan support in Senate
by Molly Manning Jenn McLaughlin has been teaching in Virginia for almost two decades. She said one of the first things she learned about being in the classroom was that…
Republican Party of Virginia delays vote for new chair
by Brandon Jarvis The Republican Party of Virginia’s state central committee met Saturday morning virtually to elect a new party chair, but the meeting was quickly halted after a motion…
Hanover wants the Department of Homeland Security to choose a different location for processing facility
by Sean Jones The Hanover County Board of Supervisors announced its opposition to the purchase of a warehouse in the county to be used as a Department of Homeland Security…
Democrats want to put restraints on ICE in Virginia
by Brandon Jarvis Virginia House Democrats on Wednesday unveiled legislation that would restrict federal law enforcement officers from making immigration arrests at certain locations, even as they sidestepped questions about…
Democrats plan to appeal after losing redistricting lawsuit in Tazewell
by Brandon Jarvis Tazewell Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley temporarily halted Virginia Democrats and their efforts to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Senate Minority Leader Ryan…
VCU Health employee terminated after viral videos showed her encouraging the poisoning of ICE agents
by Brandon Jarvis VCU Health has fired an employee after a video went viral on social media showing a woman encouraging people to poison federal immigration agents. The employee in…