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- Labor Union Trust Sends $30,000 to Virginia PAC for Political Activities
Laborers Dist. Council Trust 2, based in Columbia, Maryland, transferred $30,000 in cash to the Baltimore Washington Construction & Public Employees Laborers PAC on September 10, 2026.
- Virginia NOW Inc Directs Funds to PAC Backing Progressive State Candidates
Virginia NOW Inc transferred $3,500 to the Virginia NOW PAC on September 11, 2023.
- Lowe's $5,000 Donation Bolsters Virginia Retail PAC Amid Mixed Political Giving
Lowe's Companies directed a $5,000 contribution to the Virginia Retail Federation Political Action Committee on September 8, 2026.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Push for Comprehensive Electric Utility Infrastructure Review
RICHMOND, Va. – As Virginia continues to lead the nation in data center development and faces mounting pressure on its electric grid, House Bill 114 has cleared significant hurdles in the General Assembly, positioning it for potential passage this session.
- Casino Donation Fuels Virginia Democrat PAC Backing Future Candidates
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- Cox Communications Backs Virginia Political Action Committee Funding Diverse Slate
Cox Communications Inc made a donation of five thousand dollars on June 10 2026 to the Hampton Roads Business Roundtable PAC.
- Virginia Senate Pushes Forward HB835 Shielding Candidates’ Addresses, Republicans Voice Strong Opposition on Transparency Grounds
RICHMOND, VA – As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 835, focused on address confidentiality for candidates and elected officials, has advanced through key stages in both chambers, drawing pointed opposition from Republican delegates who prioritize election transparency and voter verification rights.
- Virginia House Advances HB171 to Enhance Student Protections Against Modern Digital Dangers
RICHMOND, Va. – In a decisive vote reflecting broad support for safeguarding young students in an increasingly digital world, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB171 on January 27, 2026, by a margin of 75-24.
- Virginia HB21 Advances in Senate Committee Amid Concerns Over Firearm Industry Liability
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 21, sponsored by Delegate Dan Helmer, has cleared a key hurdle in the Virginia Senate, advancing from the Courts of Justice Committee on a 9-5 party-line vote.
- School Sales-Tax Option May Need Legislative Repair Before Bond Clocks Run Out
Delegates flag sunset and use-of-funds gaps as dozens of localities place 1% school construction taxes on the November ballot.
- Railroad Executive James Hixon Funds Democrat Council Bid
James Hixon of Virginia Beach contributed $2,500 on August 26, 2026, to the Mugler for Council committee supporting Martha Mugler in her Virginia local race.
- Realtors PAC Makes Donation to Chesapeake Council Member
The Realtors Political Action Committee of Virginia recently contributed $2,500 to the campaign committee of Chesapeake City Council member Jeff Jefferies.
- Conservation Group Backs Virginia Felon Voting Measure
The League of Conservation Voters donated $25,000 on September 7, 2026, to Virginians for the Right to Vote, the committee supporting a state constitutional amendment to enshrine voting rights and automatically restore them for individuals who have completed felony sentences.
- Spotsylvania Backed Statewide Data Center Moratorium Call Spanberger Rejected
Sen. Glen Sturtevant says local zoning cannot manage statewide power, water and transmission impacts.
- Fairlead Integrated Funds PAC Backing Virginia Democrats with Troubling Records
Fairlead Integrated LLC, a Portsmouth-based veteran-owned company specializing in maritime and defense solutions, recently contributed $10,000 to the Hampton Roads Business Roundtable PAC.
- Felony Voting Guidance Narrows Bars After Court Says State Lagged Egregiously
Only murder and manslaughter remain disqualifying for nonincarcerated Virginians days before early voting opens.
- School Sales Tax Campaigns Test Local Appetite After General Assembly Expansion
Advocacy groups are running town halls from Franklin to Prince Edward as 47 localities put 1% levies before voters.
- Senators From Both Parties Float Statewide Ban on Flock Style Surveillance
Martinsville's decision to walk away highlights a bipartisan Capitol push as localities ditch license-plate networks.
- Legislators Steer 32.8 Million Toward Richmond Water Reliability After Regional Failures
Budget patrons Betsy Carr and Michael Jones highlight General Assembly oversight of a plant that serves multiple localities.
- AARP Cancels Warner Mizusawa Senate Debate After Incumbent Cannot Commit
Republican Bert Mizusawa had accepted the Oct. 7 Richmond event; Mark Warner's campaign cited a busy Senate calendar.
- Federal Judge Blocks New Virginia Limits on Existing Local Immigration Enforcement Agreements
A Richmond federal court issued a preliminary injunction preserving Section 287(g) partnerships while litigation continues.
- House Republicans Call Revised Dominion Merger Pledges a Step Toward Affordability
Minority leaders praised extended residential credits and workforce commitments while other officials remained skeptical of the Florida-based combination.
- Dominion Energy Political Action Committee Funds Democratic Women's Caucus in Virginia
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- Spanberger Declines to Call Special Session to Extend Dominion Merger Review Clock
The governor told Democratic legislators the existing special session can act if leaders choose, leaving the State Corporation Commission's January deadline intact for now.
- TowneBank Contributes to Hampton Roads Business Roundtable Political Action Committee
TowneBank recently donated $10,000 to the Hampton Roads Business Roundtable PAC on August 10, 2026.
- Las Vegas Casino MGM Resorts Donates to Virginia Democrat Jennifer Boysko
MGM Resorts International, the Las Vegas-based gaming company, contributed $2,500 to Friends of Jennifer Boysko on January 20, 2026. Boysko serves as a Democrat in the Virginia State Senate representing the 38th District, which covers parts of Fairfax County.
- Virginia Legislators Debate Parental Rights in Minors’ Abortion Decisions Amid Mental Health Concerns
Senator Cifers pointed out the ambiguity in terms like ‘mental health’ that might enable procedures without the minor’s family knowing. He questioned whether it is reasonable to expect physicians to accurately assess a minor’s long-term mental state regarding abortion, especially when the young person might not fully grasp the consequences.
- Jason Miyares asks Virginia prosecutor to quit for failing to prosecute “heinous” crimes
Jason Miyares (a Republican from Virginia) called for Fairfax County Commonwealth attorney Steve Descano’s resignation, accusing the office of numerous cases and giving out lenient deals.