Virginia’s New Gun Bill Requires the Confiscation of Firearms and Imposes Criminal Penalties on Transfers

Virginia gun rights uproar: Delegate warns new bill would criminalize gun sales and ownership over time Richmond, VA – A fiery debate inside the Virginia House of Delegates this week set off…

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Virginia Governor Spanberger Officially Terminates State Police Cooperation with ICE

Virginia governor ends ICE cooperation agreements with state law enforcement RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Abigail D. Spanberger on Wednesday signed an executive directive ordering all Virginia law enforcement agencies to terminate their…

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Virginia may soon tax your Netflix, Xbox and PlayStation subscriptions under sweeping digital services bill

RICHMOND, VA – Virginians could soon see new taxes tacked onto their favorite digital subscriptions — from Netflix and Disney+ to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus — under a major tax…

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Virginia homeowners brace for higher costs as Democrats push new tax on home repairs and upkeep

RICHMOND, VA – A sweeping new tax proposal introduced by Virginia Democrats could soon make it more expensive to maintain, clean, and repair homes across the Commonwealth. House Bill 900, filed earlier…

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Early Morning Walkers, Runners, Joggers and Dog Walker on the Roanoke River Greenway

New Dog Walking Tax Has Virginia Pet Owners and Republicans Barking

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia lawmakers have ignited controversy with a newly introduced bill that would apply the state sales and use tax to a range of pet-related services — including dog walking,…

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Virginia lawmakers advance major energy bill vowing to shut down some non-renewable energy producers

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia General Assembly is moving forward with sweeping energy legislation that would overhaul the state’s electric utility framework, establish new emissions standards, and expand solar programs across the…

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Purcellville vice mayor files explosive federal civil rights suit as pressure mounts on governor over Senate Bill 648

Purcellville, VA – Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday in the Eastern District of Virginia, alleging a wide-ranging campaign of retaliation and misconduct by fellow…

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Virginia bill would let cities ban gas-powered leaf blowers amid growing pollution concerns

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would give local governments the power to ban or regulate gas-powered leaf blowers, marking a potential shift in how communities across…

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Winter storm slams Virginia: Two dead in 475 crashes statewide

Richmond, VA – A powerful winter storm continues to blanket much of Virginia on Monday, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads as hazardous conditions persist and emergency crews…

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Dozens of crashes reported across Virginia as Winter Storm Fern batters state

Richmond, VA – The Virginia State Police reported a growing number of crashes Saturday night as Winter Storm Fern swept across the Commonwealth, creating treacherous driving conditions and prompting officials to urge…

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Virginia man sentenced to 38 years for killing elderly store owner in Norfolk

Norfolk, VA – A Virginia man will spend nearly four decades in prison for the fatal shooting of an 84-year-old convenience store owner during a confrontation outside a store in late 2023.…

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Virginia Lawmaker Says Republicans Will Bring Back Slavery if Democrats Don’t Gerrymander

Richmond, VA – A heated exchange erupted in the Virginia House of Delegates this week after Democratic Del. Marcia Price claimed that Republican-backed redistricting efforts could “take us so far back that…

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Virginia bill would let all localities tax land and buildings at different rates

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would give every city and county in the Commonwealth the authority to tax land and improvements — such as buildings —…

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Virginia Lawmakers Push for Higher Sales Taxes for Every County and City

RICHMOND, VA – A bipartisan group of Virginia senators has introduced legislation that would allow every county and city in the Commonwealth to hold a local referendum on raising sales taxes to…

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Pennsylvania Game Commission mourns loss of retired K-9 Storm

HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Game Commission is honoring the service of retired K-9 Storm, a veteran law enforcement dog whose work helped solve hundreds of wildlife violation cases across the Commonwealth.…

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Vice mayor seeks DOJ probe as Purcellville power struggle spills into Virginia legislature

Nett issued a formal response to House Bill 505, introduced by Delegate John McAuliff, arguing the measure would overturn existing state law and prevent large numbers of Virginians from participating in local…

Virginia delegate moves to ban state’s official Confederate-themed license plates

RICHMOND, VA – A Virginia lawmaker is seeking to end the state’s issuance of special license plates honoring the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. House Bill 1344,…

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Virginia GOP blasts Governor Abigail Spanberger over first actions in office

RICHMOND, VA – The Republican Party of Virginia sharply criticized newly inaugurated Governor Abigail Spanberger, accusing her of breaking campaign promises and embracing what it called “radical” partisan policies. In a statement…

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Virginia Takes First Step to Eradicate Columbus Day, Replace it With Indigenous Peoples Day

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would officially rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing Native Americans alongside the state’s existing Yorktown Victory Day observance. House…

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Virginia bill proposes 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition as new governor takes charge

RICHMOND, VA – A new measure introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would impose an 11% excise tax on the retail sale of firearms and ammunition, directing the revenue to support…

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Virginia’s New Gun Bill Requires the Confiscation of Firearms and Imposes Criminal Penalties on Transfers

Virginia Governor Spanberger Officially Terminates State Police Cooperation with ICE

Virginia may soon tax your Netflix, Xbox and PlayStation subscriptions under sweeping digital services bill

Virginia homeowners brace for higher costs as Democrats push new tax on home repairs and upkeep

New Dog Walking Tax Has Virginia Pet Owners and Republicans Barking

Virginia lawmakers advance major energy bill vowing to shut down some non-renewable energy producers

Purcellville vice mayor files explosive federal civil rights suit as pressure mounts on governor over Senate Bill 648

Virginia bill would let cities ban gas-powered leaf blowers amid growing pollution concerns

Winter storm slams Virginia: Two dead in 475 crashes statewide

Dozens of crashes reported across Virginia as Winter Storm Fern batters state

Virginia man sentenced to 38 years for killing elderly store owner in Norfolk

Virginia Lawmaker Says Republicans Will Bring Back Slavery if Democrats Don’t Gerrymander

Virginia bill would let all localities tax land and buildings at different rates

Virginia Lawmakers Push for Higher Sales Taxes for Every County and City

Pennsylvania Game Commission mourns loss of retired K-9 Storm

Vice mayor seeks DOJ probe as Purcellville power struggle spills into Virginia legislature

Virginia delegate moves to ban state’s official Confederate-themed license plates

Virginia GOP blasts Governor Abigail Spanberger over first actions in office

Virginia Takes First Step to Eradicate Columbus Day, Replace it With Indigenous Peoples Day

Virginia bill proposes 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition as new governor takes charge

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