Governor Northam proposes legalizing marijuana this year, instead of 2024
Governor Ralph Northam today proposed moving up the legalization of simple possession of marijuana to July 1, 2021, nearly three years sooner than previously planned.
Virginia’s Attorney General Mark Herring is calling for an independent investigation into the shooting of Donovon Lynch
Virginia's Attorney General Mark Herring is calling for an independent investigation into the death of Donovon Lynch, the man killed by Virginia Beach police officers Friday night as they responded…
Governor Northam announces deal to expand rail projects in Virginia
While at Alexandria’s Amtrak/Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station Tuesday, Governor Ralph Northam announced an agreement between Amtrak, CSX, and Virginia Railway Express for a $3.7 billion investment to expand and…
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Lee Carter pushes back at rumors he made an error on ballot-petition signatures
A rumor was circulating Monday that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lee Carter made an error on the forms for voters to sign the petition in order for him to be on…
Democrats say they are proud, not afraid of their long list of lieutenant governor candidates
The Democrats have eight candidates seeking the nomination to run for lieutenant governor this year — meaning the eventual nominee could end up receiving only 25% of the primary vote,…
Statewide campaign update: Chase and Johnson endorse in the LG race
Republican gubernatorial candidates Amanda Chase and Octavia Johnson endorse Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor 2021 Republican Gubernatorial candidates Senator Amanda Chase and former Roanoke Sheriff Octavia Johnson endorsed Winsome Sears…
Mike Cherry is the GOP nominee to run for Cox’s House seat.
After Kirk Cox has represented the Colonial Heights district for 31 years, a new Republican will be attempting to fill his shoes this November.
Delegate Angelia Williams Graves Endorses Terry McAuliffe for Governor
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Angelia Williams Graves (D-Norfolk) announced today that she is endorsing Terry McAuliffe as he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for governor. “As a former…
Jones calls for an investigation & local NAACP expresses concern after Virginia Beach officer-involved shooting
While responding to multiple shooting incidents at the oceanfront Friday night, a Virginia Beach police officer shot and killed Donovan Lynch, a man that appeared to be unarmed at the…
The statewide ballots are finalized with 31 Republican and Democratic candidates
The list of Democratic primary and Republican convention candidates has been finalized.