Rouse files legislation to change gubernatorial confirmation process
by Brandon Jarvis Sen. Aaron Rouse, D–Virginia Beach, chair of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, has introduced Senate Bill 49, which is legislation to reform Virginia’s gubernatorial appointment process.…
Virginia Democrats push for earlier spot on 2028 presidential primary calendar
Most of Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation is making the case for Virginia to be one of the early primary states in the 2028 presidential race. According to the New York…
Spanberger’s executive order does not immediately halt VSP cooperation with ICE
by Sean Jones Gov. Abigail Spanberger moved swiftly on immigration policy in her opening slate of executive orders, rescinding a directive from her Republican predecessor that expanded Virginia’s cooperation with…
Spanberger takes historic role as Virginia’s first female governor
By Molly Manning Abigail Spanberger began her term as the 75th governor of Virginia this Saturday with a historic and rainy inauguration at the Virginia State Capitol. Spanberger will serve…
Surovell reiterates that state lawmakers draw congressional boundaries
by Brandon Jarvis Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, responded to recent comments from U.S. Senator Tim Kaine when he expressed concern over the General Assembly redrawing congressional boundaries to…
Redistricting amendment advances out of the General Assembly
The Virginia Senate just advanced the constitutional redistricting amendment, completing the second of three steps necessary to allow Democrats to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of midterm elections.
AG-elect Jay Jones announces PAC leadership team
by Brandon Jarvis Attorney General-elect Jay Jones announced leadership for his Defend Virginia PAC. Jake Rubenstein, a longtime Democratic operative in Virginia, will serve as executive director, and Ben Celestino…
Spanberger taps Del. Sickles to be Secretary of Finance
Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped Del. Mark Sickles, D-Fairfax, to serve as her Secretary of Finance. Sickles has been in the House of Delegates for…
Spanberger names Traci Deshazor to serve as the next Secretary of Administration
Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has selected Traci J. Deshazor to serve as the next Secretary of Administration in Virginia. “The Secretary of Administration is entrusted with…
Dominion warns of grid risks after Interior Department orders pause on offshore wind projects
Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis and Sean Jones The U.S. Department of the Interior ordered construction of five offshore wind projects to be halted on Monday, including one owned by…