Senate honors Ben Chafin on first day of legislative session
(Credit: VAPLAN) by Brandon Jarvis Both chambers of Virginia’s General Assembly convened Wednesday at 12 p.m. for the first day of the 2021 legislative session. Typically, the environment around the…
Del. VanValkenburg talks about his election-related bills that are in committee today
Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico) checked in with Virginia Scope to talk about his bills that will be heard in the General Assembly’s Privileges and Elections Committee on Wednesday. These are…
Northam sets a date for the special election to fill Chafin’s Senate seat
Posted by Brandon Jarvis A special election has been set to fill the vacant seat in Virginia’s state Senate district 38. Senator Ben Chafin (R-Russell), who represented the far-Southwest Virginia…
As session begins Wednesday, view the schedule for the House of Delegates
Below you can find the daily schedule for the House of Delegates during the upcoming 2021 legislative session that begins Wednesday. The legislative session will be held virtually and accessible…
Virginia’s House Democrats push hard for Trump’s impeachment
(Middle: Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) takes the oath to defend and support the Constitution.) by Brandon Jarvis Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi stated that she will move…
Colonial Heights COVID-19 Update 1/11/21
<iframe src=”https://virginiascopenews.substack.com/embed” width=”480″ height=”320″ style=”border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no”></iframe> Colonial Heights has not reported a COVID-19 death in months – however, the number of individuals testing positive continues to…
There is a new GOP candidate running for Governor
Sergio de la Peña, an Army Colonel who says he worked and campaign for President Trump is running for Governor of Virginia as a Republican. De la Peña was born…
The latest in Virginia’s statewide campaigns
US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died after he was injured while physically engaging with Pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol. The Virginia General Assembly will be convening on Wednesday for…
Virginia Senate Democrats call on Amanda Chase to resign
The Democratic caucus in the Virginia state Senate is calling on Senator Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield) to resign her seat. Chase represents Amelia, Colonial Heights, and part of Chesterfield. Read the…
Terry McAuliffe announces large list of endorsements from Fairfax legislators
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe announced several endorsements from Northern Virginia state legislators on Thursday as he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Governor again. Virginia Senate Majority Leader…