A number of inmates at a western Virginia state prison have intentionally burned themselves in response to alleged abuse, prompting state lawmakers to call for immediate action and an investigation.
For this year’s upcoming General Assembly session in Virginia, there will be a lot of focus on advancing an abortion-care state constitutional amendment, but legislators are also working on bills to bolster women’s reproductive rights in other ways.
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin did not have the authority to end Virginia’s participation in a regional effort to fight climate change, according to a judge’s ruling Wednesday that was celebrated by environmental advocates.
The move sets up an easier path for Winsome Earle-Sears to become the Republican nominee for governor next year.
The outcome of the high-stakes race in Loudoun County will determine control of the narrowly divided Virginia Senate.
The report by a state watchdog included 31 recommendations to help the health agency get its finances in order and address staffing challenges.
Virginia House committee advances three constitutional amendments on abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality.
The former Norfolk state delegate’s official entry into the race marks his second attempt to win the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general.
The outcomes of the races will help determine the balance of power in Virginia’s narrowly divided state Senate.
The long-time Democrat announced the news today after winning reelection this week.
