Virginia reaches Biden’s vaccination goal early
Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday morning that 70% of Virginians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is a noteworthy milestone due to President Biden setting…
Republican statewide candidates campaign in Chester
Republican candidates stopped in Chester Saturday to rally supporters ahead of a long summer on the campaign trail. They used this as an opportunity to rail against Democratic control and…
State of the Race: McAuliffe v. Youngkin
This is premium content for subscribers to the Virginia Scope Political Newsletter. Become a paid subscriber below to view the full article. by Brandon Jarvis This week started early after…
Video: Swecker, Filler-Corn, McClellan, and Dr. Wendy Klein discuss healthcare and the November election
Democratic heavyweights held a press conference Wednesday to discuss healthcare and why they believe Terry McAuliffe should be elected in November.
McAuliffe accepts invitations to participate in five gubernatorial debates
There is always a debate before the debate and this gubernatorial race will be no different. Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe announced on Tuesday that he has accepted five…
A Virginia Republican talking point took a hit Monday after report shows no Democratic interference
Democrats and Republicans differ greatly in rhetoric when discussing criminal justice and policing in Virginia. The latest developments involving the parole board and the Office of the Inspector General (OSIG)…
Daily Briefing: The latest statewide poll numbers, RPV releases a new attack ad, and Bob Good has a primary challenger
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Former Democratic gubernatorial primary candidates urge supporters to help McAuliffe moving forward
“On Tuesday night, I threw my support and endorsement behind Terry McAuliffe for governor,” Jennifer Carroll Foy wrote in an email to her supporters Saturday.
Virginia Attorney General signs on to amicus brief protecting eviction moratorium
The plaintiffs in Alabama Association of Realtors v. HHS are appealing to the Supreme Court after a lower appeals court ruled that they would not put a stay on the…
Explaining the new July 1 marijuana laws
Legalization is happening in Virginia as legislators were able to squeeze through a bill at the last minute during the General Assembly session to allow for simple pot possession this…