Virginia Lawmakers Convene to Approve Budget Changes
The General Assembly met this week to officially approve a budget deal that gives Democrats virtually everything they want.
The General Assembly met this week to officially approve a budget deal that gives Democrats virtually everything they want.
These six laws could have economic implications on the lives of Virginians, boosting their wages, giving them more rights on the job, and a whole lot more.
Virginia’s Chief Diversity Officer Martin D. Brown’s comments highlight a growing trend of dismissing the value of diversity not only in the commonwealth, but also all across the United States.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently visited Liberty University in Lynchburg to speak at the Christian university’s Convocation. He used his 20-minute speech to attack what he vaguely calls the “woke agenda” and highlight his ongoing revenge campaign against Disney.
Following several court rulings in the past week regarding access to safe and effective reproductive care nationwide, Gov. Glenn Youngkin made it clear that his priorities lie elsewhere.
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the laws that Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed or amended since Virginia’s General Assembly adjourned in February. Lawmakers will consider these changes Wednesday when they reconvene in Richmond.
Democratic Del. Don Scott took aim at Governor Glenn Youngkin in a recent column in the Richmond-Times Dispatch. He criticized the governor for publicly rejecting a deal with Ford Motor Co. that would have brought 2,500 jobs to the state and placing his presidential ambitions above the wellbeing of Virginians.
Republican Del. Matt Fariss is facing two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge following a hit-and-run on March 2 that left a woman injured.
The Virginia General Assembly has adjourned for the year, which means it’s time to recap: from abortion to climate to education and LGBTQ issues, nearly 3,000 bills were introduced this year. But what does that mean for you?
The word “crossover” is getting thrown around a lot in the Virginia legislature these days, but what is it? And why does it matter?