Jones asks judges to delay weapons ban cases until SCOTUS rules
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is asking judges in the multiple lawsuits against the assault weapons ban for a delay until after the United States Supreme Court takes up two…
Spanberger has negative approval rating in new VCU poll
Gov. Abigail Spanberger's approval rating has fallen underwater six months into her first term, according to a statewide poll released Wednesday, which also found that more Virginians believe the commonwealth…
Governor Weighs in on Pivotal Case About Data Center Transmission Costs
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, through a filing submitted by her newly appointed chief energy officer, is urging regulators at the State Corporation Commission to assign costs of transmission projects driven…
Virginia State Police clarifies marijuana enforcement after internal email sparks confusion over new law
Virginia State Police is clarifying its marijuana enforcement policy after an internal email showed instructions from a lieutenant stating that there are “no Code of Virginia violations related to marijuana”…
In letter, Hashmi urges SCC commissioners to ask questions before review process starts
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi on Monday urged state utility regulators to require Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy to answer dozens of detailed questions about their proposed merger before formally…
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…