The Virginia People’s Debate: Attorney General
The People’s Debates took place Tuesday night for the Democratic Attorney General candidates in Virginia. Only Del. Jay Jones participated…
Virginia is the 10th State to Pass Domestic Worker Protections
The Virginia General Assembly passed multiple bills providing protections and benefits for the state’s domestic workers.
Newsletter: The latest in the statewide campaigns and Virginia politics
Welcome to Tuesday! Check out the latest updates from Virginia politics below. (Don’t forget to subscribe to our full newsletter…
Youngkin announces investment in down-ballot races
Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin announced a long-term, seven-figure commitment and fundraising effort with the goal of electing Republicans up…
Virginia Restaurants Grapple with Plastic Foam Container Ban
By David Tran Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — From vermicelli bowls to crispy chicken, Pho Luca’s, a Vietnamese-owned Richmond…
Lawmakers Pass COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Bills
The Virginia General Assembly passed multiple bills allowing health care workers and first responders to receive workers’ compensation benefits if…
Cox researched the organizers and skipped the forum; Youngkin accused Snyder of a misleading ad campaign
All of the Republican candidates except for one, former House Speaker Kirk Cox, were in attendance Sunday at a gubernatorial…
Virginia General Assembly begins process to legalize marijuana in 2024
Virginia Democrats voted Saturday to eventually legalize marijuana across the Commonwealth with some important caveats. As of January 1, 2024,…
Legislation hopes to expand broadband access for low-income students
The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in an effort to expand broadband internet access to low-income students across the commonwealth.
Delegate celebrates Senate passage of limited paid leave bill
After four years and multiple bills, Del. Elizabeth Guzmán, D-Woodbridge, is on the cusp of being able to secure paid…