Minneapolis comes up in debate for assault weapon ban
by Brandon JarvisDemocrats in the Virginia Senate advanced legislation Monday that would outlaw the sale of assault weapon-style firearms in Virginia. During the debate, Republicans and Democrats sparred after Sen.…
Redistricting update: Both sides have 10 days to prepare briefs for Tazewell judge
by Brandon Jarvis On Wednesday, a circuit court judge in Tazewell gave both sides in the redistricting battle 10 days to submit briefs before making a ruling on the legality…
Scott feels even more confident in redistricting now that Spanberger is “100% behind” it
by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Abigail Spanberger, for the first time, seemed put her full support behind Virginia Democrats and their effort to allow for mid-decade congressional redistricting. Up until her…
Rouse files legislation to change gubernatorial confirmation process
by Brandon Jarvis Sen. Aaron Rouse, D–Virginia Beach, chair of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, has introduced Senate Bill 49, which is legislation to reform Virginia’s gubernatorial appointment process.…
Virginia Democrats push for earlier spot on 2028 presidential primary calendar
Most of Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation is making the case for Virginia to be one of the early primary states in the 2028 presidential race. According to the New York…
Spanberger’s executive order does not immediately halt VSP cooperation with ICE
by Sean Jones Gov. Abigail Spanberger moved swiftly on immigration policy in her opening slate of executive orders, rescinding a directive from her Republican predecessor that expanded Virginia’s cooperation with…
Spanberger takes historic role as Virginia’s first female governor
By Molly Manning Abigail Spanberger began her term as the 75th governor of Virginia this Saturday with a historic and rainy inauguration at the Virginia State Capitol. Spanberger will serve…
Surovell reiterates that state lawmakers draw congressional boundaries
by Brandon Jarvis Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, responded to recent comments from U.S. Senator Tim Kaine when he expressed concern over the General Assembly redrawing congressional boundaries to…
Redistricting amendment advances out of the General Assembly
The Virginia Senate just advanced the constitutional redistricting amendment, completing the second of three steps necessary to allow Democrats to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of midterm elections.
AG-elect Jay Jones announces PAC leadership team
by Brandon Jarvis Attorney General-elect Jay Jones announced leadership for his Defend Virginia PAC. Jake Rubenstein, a longtime Democratic operative in Virginia, will serve as executive director, and Ben Celestino…