Snow expected for final week of legislative session
By Brandon Jarvis The final week of the legislative session might run into some trouble with a large snowstorm being forecasted for the Richmond area. We are still days away,…
Legislators request JLARC study last four years of Va. book removals
By Madison Parlopiano, Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. – A Senate committee recently advanced a proposal for the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to report on book removals in…
A look at numbers raised by candidates in gubernatorial elections of present and past
by Brandon Jarvis Candidates for governor are running earlier and raising money faster than they did in previous years. Below is a look at what current and past gubernatorial candidates…
Boysko removed as committee chair; Lucas is unhappy with coverage of it
by Brandon Jarvis Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, was removed from her position as Transportation Committee chair on Thursday by her caucus, which is led by Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, and…
Peace on the right? MAGA warms up to Winsome for governor
by Brandon Jarvis Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears has faced challenges in her campaign for governor, stemming from comments she made about Donald Trump two years ago, when she referred to…
Bagby officially announces candidacy for DPVA chair
by Brandon Jarvis Chairman of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, state Sen. Lamont Bagby, announced his candidacy for Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia with the endorsements of prominent…
Commentary: Anyone who puts their name forward for the DPVA chair must stand up and fight
This week, Susan Swecker, long-time chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA), announced she is stepping down from her role in March. While there’s speculation on who’s running for…
DPVA Chair Susan Swecker is stepping down
Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker is stepping down from her position after serving as chair since 2015.
Legislators hope to fund college food pantries with new grant program
Before leaving Hampton Roads for college, Anje Mixon received SNAP benefits and free or reduced-priced lunch through school.
Probation reform legislation advances out of both chambers of the General Assembly
Legislation to reform probation in Virginia advanced out of both chambers of the General Assembly with bipartisan support. It has the Virginia Police Benevolent Association and the National Coalition of…