Three-judge panel declines to consolidate gun lawsuits
The three-judge panel formed by the Virginia Supreme Court declined to consolidate the lawsuits challenging the assault weapons ban in Virginia.
Spanberger still undecided on support for NextEra and Dominion merger
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she has not decided whether to support the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy.
Federal government sues Virginia over assault weapons ban
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging Virginia’s new restrictions on AR-15-style rifles, arguing the state’s law violates the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners…
Attorney general’s office says Virginia assault weapons ban is in effect across most of the state
The office of Attorney General Jay Jones is clarifying how recent court orders affect the state’s new assault weapons ban and large-capacity magazine restrictions, saying the laws remain in effect…
Peace in the valley as lawmakers approve governor’s amendments to conclude long budget process
The Virginia General Assembly accepted all of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments to the state’s two-year budget on Monday, officially ending the long debate between the House of Delegates, Senate…
Hashmi calls for longer review of Dominion’s proposed $67 billion merger
Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is calling for an extension of the process for the State Corporation Commission’s review of Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with Florida-based NextEra Energy, arguing Virginia regulators…
Judge places injunction on assault weapons ban
by Brandon Jarvis I talked to Joe Dodson of Courthouse News about the new injunction issued by a Lancaster County judge against the assault weapons ban, which was scheduled to…
Alcohol industry warns cannabis enforcement plan could strain ABC enforcement
The Virginia alcohol industry is saying that a plan to use Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority special agents to help launch the state’s retail marijuana market could weaken oversight of the…
Marijuana advocates push back on proposed increase to Virginia public cannabis consumption fine
Marijuana advocates are pushing back against a deal between Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the General Assembly that would increase Virginia’s public marijuana consumption fine. Advocates argue that a higher penalty…
Injunction to be dissolved against background checks for private gun sales
A Lynchburg Circuit Court judge has ruled that an injunction blocking background checks for private gun sales in Virginia will be dissolved next week, ending a legal fight of on-again,…