Virginia State Police investigating deadly hit-and-run on I-264 in Chesapeake

Chesapeake, VA – The Virginia State Police have launched an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 264 in the City of Chesapeake. Authorities said they were…

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.…

Virginia attorney general drops a hard R in pledge to fight Trump

Richmond, VA – A social media post from Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones’ official account sparked online ridicule this week after a graphic in the message spelled “Attorney” incorrectly as “Attoney.” The…

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…

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 —…

Virginia legislature moves to decriminalize suicide

Virginia lawmakers move to abolish the common-law crime of suicide RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would formally abolish the centuries-old common-law classification of suicide as a…

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…

Virginia bill to tax federal corporate benefits at 100% rate

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal in the Virginia General Assembly would impose a tax on large companies whose employees depend on federal assistance programs, a measure its sponsor says is designed…

Virginia proposes 10% income tax increase for wealthy earners

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would create a higher income tax rate for the state’s wealthiest earners, directing millions in additional revenue toward education, childcare, and…

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 born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor

Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born woman to serve in that role. In…

Virginia to mandate bar and restaurant drink to food ratios in 2026

RICHMOND, VA – Legislation introduced in the 2026 General Assembly session seeks to adjust Virginia’s longstanding rules that determine how much food restaurants must sell compared to alcohol to maintain a mixed-beverage…

Virginia bill removes mandatory minimum sentences for rape and child pornography convictions

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would eliminate mandatory minimum prison terms for several serious sex offenses, including rape and child pornography production, giving judges greater discretion…

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,…

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…

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…

Virginia lawmakers move to ban sales of assault firearms and ‘large-capacity’ magazines

RICHMOND, VA – A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would outlaw the future sale, manufacture, and transfer of assault firearms and high-capacity magazines statewide beginning in July 2026.…

Virginia lawmakers propose new local sales tax under Governor Spanberger

RICHMOND, VA – A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would give all counties and cities the power to levy an additional local sales and use tax—subject to voter…

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…

Virginia bill proposes permanent daylight saving time pending federal approval

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would move the Commonwealth to year-round daylight saving time, ending the biannual clock changes that shift residents between standard and daylight…

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