Virginia State Police to resume background checks on private gun sales
A spokesperson for Gov. Abigail Spanberger confirmed to Virginia Scope on Wednesday night that Virginia State Police will once again begin conducting background checks for private gun sales after the…
With a justice’s term expiring, Democrats could change partisan makeup of Virginia Supreme Court
Democrats in the General Assembly will soon have the opportunity to change the partisan makeup of the Virginia Supreme Court after the crushing defeat of their redistricting referendum.
Spanberger and Lucas are still at odds over budget
Virginia’s leaders remain far apart on a state budget deal, with the negotiations and disagreements increasingly spilling into public view.
Virginia’s newest lawmakers balance politics, family and a fast-paced session
For Virginia’s freshman lawmakers, the first General Assembly session was a crash course on the inner workings of state government.
Residents Wrangle Over Transmission Line Proposal for Rural Virginia
Deborah Blackburn leaned on her cane in a line to enter the Central High Cultural and Educational Complex, angst-ridden over a giant transmission line proposal for reasons that are common…
Some commonwealth’s attorneys vow to not enforce new gun ban in Virginia
Multiple commonwealth’s attorneys from conservative localities have stated that they will not enforce the new ban on assault-style weapons that Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently signed into law. Virginia Attorney General…
Democrats’ primary plans crumble after redistricting loss
Virginia Democrats have been left spinning after courts ruled that their six-month and $66 million effort to redistrict was illegal — leaving some candidates without a race to run in,…
Spanberger vetoes bill that would have blocked transfers to Red Onion state prison
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have barred the placement of out-of-state inmates at Red Onion State Prison in Wise County unless the General Assembly later reauthorized the…
Spanberger vetoes prescription drug affordability board legislation
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have created a state advisory panel focused on lowering prescription drug costs and imposed new pricing restrictions on pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Gov. Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have established a retail market for marijuana
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have established a retail weed market. Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Henrico, and Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, sponsored the legislation. Spanberger cited the need to…