Advocates say a contraception initiative for low-income women will be a lifeline with federal government cuts looming
by Brandon Jarvis A state-funded initiative that provides free contraception to low-income Virginians is reducing unintended pregnancies across the state, according to a new report delivered to the General Assembly.…
Earle-Sears is facing potential legal scrutiny after originally failing to disclose multiple trips paid for by outside organizations
Republican gubernatorial nominee Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is facing potential legal scrutiny after failing to disclose multiple trips paid for by outside organizations on her required financial disclosure forms.
Democratic lieutenant governor candidates agree on most issues but clash over gambling
*This story was updated Friday morning to show that Hashmi received a $15,000 donation from the chief financial officer and executive vice president of Comstock Holdings, one of the main…
Warner criticizes GOP getting involved in the U.S. attorney selection process
by Brandon Jarvis U.S. Senator Mark Warner criticized Republican House members today for conducting their own interviews with candidates for the U.S. attorney position in Virginia’s Western District—a role typically…
Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in two new polls, including one with 17-point margin
by Brandon Jarvis Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger leads Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in two newly released polls — with one showing her holding a commanding 17-point advantage six…
Gilbert says he will step down as leader if the caucus has new elections
by Brandon Jarvis House Republican Caucus Leader Todd Gilbert has told colleagues he will step down if they call for a new leadership election — a move that comes as…
Spanberger says Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is bad for Virginia and the country
by Brandon Jarvis Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger says she would “absolutely not” support President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping federal package with implications for Virginia’s tax…
After a Black lawmaker was targeted by a racial slur, Democratic leaders want more than condemnation
by Brandon Jarvis Del. Candi Mundon King, D-Prince William, was recently targeted with a racial slur by an anonymous social media account. Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears…
Lucas endorsed Spanberger signaling peace for Virginia Democrats
by Brandon Jarvis Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, one of Virginia’s most powerful Democratic lawmakers, has endorsed Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s campaign for governor, signaling peace in the valley for Democrats moving…
Curran launches write in campaign for LG
by Brandon Jarvis John Curran announced Monday that he is launching a write-in campaign for lieutenant governor after failing to secure enough signatures to make the Republican primary ballot. Curran’s…