Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot his wife multiple times, killing her, before taking his own life, Fairfax County Police said. Both of the couple’s teenage children were inside the…
Lawmakers do not expect a budget agreement before the special session next week
Legislators are scheduled to meet next week to try to complete the two-year budget for Virginia — but they are no closer to an agreement than they were at the…
New polling on redistricting
State Navigate released a new poll on redistricting and Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s approval rating Wednesday morning.
Aird and Krizek push back on Spanberger amendments to retail marijuana market
State Sen. Lashresce Aird, D-Henrico, and Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, responded to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments to their legislation that would establish a retail marijuana market. Currently, marijuana is…
Spanberger proposed amendments to paid family medical leave
Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposed amendments to legislation that will require the Virginia Employment Commission to create a paid family and medical leave insurance program.
Spanberger wants to delay the start date of recreational marijuana sales
Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposed amendments to legislation that would establish a retail marijuana market in Virginia.
Virginia codifies membership into ERIC with Spanberger’s signature
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday signed legislation permanently keeping Virginia in the Electronic Registration Information Center, reversing former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s withdrawal from the program.
Spanberger wants to amend bill on Jan. 6 instruction in Virginia schools
Gov. Abigail Spanberger wants to amend legislation that would outline how public schools in Virginia teach about Jan. 6, 2021, the day that supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the…
Heavyweights hit the campaign trail this weekend for the redistricting campaigns
U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned for the “Vote Yes” redistricting campaign in Henrico on Sunday afternoon, while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin hit…
Trump attacks Spanberger over bills she hasn’t signed
In a Saturday morning social media post, President Donald Trump attacked Gov. Abigail Spanberger over legislation she has not signed. The bills that the president alleges Spanberger is pushing did…