Rep. Good was forced to leave a Trump store opening that McGuire was headlining
by Brandon Jarvis Rep. Bob Good, R-VA05, was forced to leave an event in his district over the weekend where Republicans gathered to support Donald Trump. Good supporters believe the…
Democrats split on bill requiring CA notification for people charged with violent crimes
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats were split on a bill that would require the commonwealth’s attorney to be notified if a person charged with a violent offense is receiving bail from…
Virginia Senate passes bill to ban the future purchases of assault-style weapons
by Brandon Jarvis The Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would ban the purchase of assault-style weapons in Virginia. The legislation would ban the purchase of any “assault firearm”…
The Senate passed a bill to ban personal use of campaign funds in Virginia
by Brandon Jarvis A bill to ban legislators from using campaign funds for personal use advanced out of the full Senate chamber Tuesday. The proposal received bipartisan support. The legislation,…
Senate committee advances legislation to end “boyfriend loophole” in Virginia
by Brandon Jarvis Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, is sponsoring a bill that would create a misdemeanor for anyone who purchases or possesses a firearm after they have been found guilty…
Congressional campaign finance numbers
Campaign finance numbers are in for congressional candidates. Take a look below at what candidates in competitive races raised in the final quarter of 2023. VA-02 Rep. Jen Kiggans (R)…
Education coalition and lawmakers advocate for increased teacher pay
By Parker Barnes, Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — An education coalition and lawmakers on Friday hosted a press conference to highlight legislative priorities, including teacher compensation. Several bills to…
Senate advances bill to ban anyone convicted of felony animal abuse from getting another animal
by Brandon Jarvis The Virginia state Senate advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban individuals who are convicted of felony animal abuse from owning an animal for the rest of…
Electric Co-Op are nonprofits who lack hedge-fund investors backing Internet Service Providers
Commentary: Electric Co-Op are nonprofits who lack hedge-fund investors backing Internet Service Providers by Gary Wood, the CEO of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. Wood is not associated with Virginia Scope.…
Lucas threatens future Democratic cooperation if Youngkin vetoes minimum wage bill
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats in Virginia’s General Assembly are advancing a bill that would increase the minimum wage to $13.50 per hour in 2025 and $15 per hour in 2026.…