Legacy college admissions could soon be a thing of the past in Virginia
This week, the Virginia Senate gave final approval to a bill that would end the practice of “legacy admissions” at the state’s public universities. “Leg... Read more.
How Virginia’s new Democratic majority looks to restore, expand workers’ rights
Virginia, one of the nation’s 27 so-called “right to work” states, has historically been hostile to expanding access to collective bargaining and union ri... Read more.
Virginia Democrats vote to increase minimum wage as Youngkin signals opposition
After winning majorities in both the House of Delegates and state Senate last November, newly empowered Democrats in Virginia’s General Assembly immediately m... Read more.
Virginia Senate votes to make sales tax holiday permanent
Virginians may soon be able to count on a permanent sales tax holiday for school and emergency preparedness supplies in August of each year. The sales tax holid... Read more.
Virginia Democrats making major push on education priorities in new General Assembly
Democrats made it clear in the 2023 elections that public education would be a huge policy priority in the 2024 General Assembly. Barely more than a week into... Read more.
Virginia Democrats defeat Republican attempts to restrict voting
After working hard to turn out their own voters to cast ballots during the early voting period in the 2023 elections, Virginia Republicans have returned to thei... Read more.