Hanover wants the Department of Homeland Security to choose a different location for processing facility
by Sean Jones The Hanover County Board of Supervisors announced its opposition to the purchase of a warehouse in the county to be used as a Department of Homeland Security…
Democrats want to put restraints on ICE in Virginia
by Brandon Jarvis Virginia House Democrats on Wednesday unveiled legislation that would restrict federal law enforcement officers from making immigration arrests at certain locations, even as they sidestepped questions about…
Democrats plan to appeal after losing redistricting lawsuit in Tazewell
by Brandon Jarvis Tazewell Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley temporarily halted Virginia Democrats and their efforts to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Senate Minority Leader Ryan…
VCU Health employee terminated after viral videos showed her encouraging the poisoning of ICE agents
by Brandon Jarvis VCU Health has fired an employee after a video went viral on social media showing a woman encouraging people to poison federal immigration agents. The employee in…
Prescription Drug Affordability Board legislation advanced out of Senate Commerce and Labor
by Brandon Jarvis The Affordable Medicine Act, which aims to lower prescription drug costs and improve health care affordability in Virginia, advanced out of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee…
VAPBA defends endorsement of Spanberger
The president of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association is defending the group’s decision to endorse Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor last year over her Republican opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears.
Minneapolis comes up in debate for assault weapon ban
by Brandon JarvisDemocrats in the Virginia Senate advanced legislation Monday that would outlaw the sale of assault weapon-style firearms in Virginia. During the debate, Republicans and Democrats sparred after Sen.…
Redistricting update: Both sides have 10 days to prepare briefs for Tazewell judge
by Brandon Jarvis On Wednesday, a circuit court judge in Tazewell gave both sides in the redistricting battle 10 days to submit briefs before making a ruling on the legality…
Scott feels even more confident in redistricting now that Spanberger is “100% behind” it
by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Abigail Spanberger, for the first time, seemed put her full support behind Virginia Democrats and their effort to allow for mid-decade congressional redistricting. Up until her…
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.…