Minimum wage is increasing in Virginia
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that will incrementally increase Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028.
Spanberger talks budget negotiations
by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Abigail Spanberger held a press conference Wednesday to give updates on the legislative process ahead of her 11:59 p.m. Monday deadline to act on legislation. The…
New poll and there will be no debate between Spanberger and Allen
by Brandon Jarvis A new poll on redistricting The Washington Post and George Mason University’s Schar School released a new poll on redistricting Friday morning. 52 percent of likely voters…
Spanberger signs school safety legislation into law
by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bipartisan package of school safety legislation aimed at improving emergency preparedness, student support and violence prevention in Virginia schools. The new laws…
McClure to join new VA-07 race
Del. Adele McClure, D-Arlington, announced her intention to enter the VA-07 Democratic primary race if the redistricting referendum passes on April 21. “For too long, the political establishment has treated…
Attorney General recommends that commonwealth attorneys enforce new vape regulation
by Molly Manning and Brandon Jarvis As of April 1, vape shops in the commonwealth can now only sell liquid nicotine and vapor products listed in a state directory. Virginia’s…
Virginia NAACP pushes back against misleading mailers
by Brandon Jarvis The NAACP Virginia State Conference held a press conference on Wednesday morning to push back against misleading mailers being sent to voters about the redistricting referendum. “The…
Spanberger plans to rejoin ERIC
by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Abigail Spanberger has started the process of reentering the Electronic Registration Information Center after former Gov. Glenn Youngkin removed the state from the program. ERIC, of…
Spanberger stars in new redistricting ad
by Brandon Jarvis The “Vote Yes” on redistricting campaign is launching a new TV ad featuring Gov. Abigail Spanberger urging Virginians to vote in favor of the redistricting referendum. The…
Republicans are optimistic on referendum after HD-98 special election results
by Brandon Jarvis Republican Andrew Rice, a deputy commonwealth’s attorney in Virginia Beach, defeated his Democratic opponent Cheryl Smith to replace longtime Republican Del. Barry Knight, who passed away last…