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House of Delegates: Josh Cole Pushes HB 702 Firearm Return Program

HB 702, which advanced through committee and was referred to Appropriations earlier in the...

New Law Prohibiting Bribery to Influence Voter Registration

In Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly has taken a decisive step to protect the...
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Virginia to Require Religious Accommodations at Public Colleges and Universities

The Virginia General Assembly has passed and the governor has signed into law House Bill 131, which establishes mandates for public institutions of higher...

Medical Marijuana Can Now Be Used by Terminally Ill Patients in Medical Care Facilities

RICHMOND, Va. — The core purpose of the bill is to ensure that patients with terminal illnesses can continue their use of medical cannabis when...

Virginia set to Expand Workers’ Compensation Cancer Presumption to Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

Richmond, Virginia — Delegate Mitchell Cornett introduced House Bill 130 in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2026 Regular Session. The legislation is...

Legislation Authorizing Local Vehicle Noise Monitoring Programs

The Virginia General Assembly has approved House Bill 55, which establishes provisions for noise abatement monitoring systems to be used by local authorities in...

Abigail Spanberger Approves Expanded Provisions for Child Custody Relief Petitions in Juvenile Courts

In Richmond, the Governor has given final approval to legislation that broadens the scope of who can seek judicial relief from the care and...

Virginia Legislature Enacts Sweeping Prohibitions on Cosmetic Ingredients with HB 122 Passage

RICHMOND, VA – In a late-session move, the Virginia General Assembly has finalized passage of House Bill 122, imposing strict bans on the manufacturing,...

Virginia School Leaders Sound Alarm on Governor’s Collective Bargaining Push as Taxpayer Burden Looms

The bill, introduced in the Senate by Majority Leader Scott Surovell, seeks to dramatically expand collective bargaining rights to public sector employees, including teachers,...

Don Scott allegedly told Virginia Military Institute board members to resign or suffer state funding cuts

The Cadet Staff Sources with direct knowledge of this threat claim that Virginia's House speaker demanded resignation or a change of role for two Virginia...

Virginia Lawmakers Exempt Themselves from Their Own Gun Law

Two Virginians. Two handguns. One law. by Jeff Bayard Imagine this scenario: The Walmart parking lot on Midlothian Turnpike is half-empty at 9:47 p.m. A man...

HB 384: Championing Small Business Rights Against Outdated Virginia Liquor Laws

The root of this issue lies in Virginia's unique state-controlled alcohol distribution system through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. When a restaurant procures a...

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House of Delegates: Josh Cole Pushes HB 702 Firearm Return Program

HB 702, which advanced through committee and was referred to Appropriations earlier in the...

New Law Prohibiting Bribery to Influence Voter Registration

In Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly has taken a decisive step to protect the...

Virginia to Require Religious Accommodations at Public Colleges and Universities

The Virginia General Assembly has passed and the governor has signed into law House...

Medical Marijuana Can Now Be Used by Terminally Ill Patients in Medical Care Facilities

RICHMOND, Va. — The core purpose of the bill is to ensure that patients with...

Virginia set to Expand Workers’ Compensation Cancer Presumption to Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

Richmond, Virginia — Delegate Mitchell Cornett introduced House Bill 130 in the Virginia House...

Legislation Authorizing Local Vehicle Noise Monitoring Programs

The Virginia General Assembly has approved House Bill 55, which establishes provisions for noise...

Abigail Spanberger Approves Expanded Provisions for Child Custody Relief Petitions in Juvenile Courts

In Richmond, the Governor has given final approval to legislation that broadens the scope...

Virginia Legislature Enacts Sweeping Prohibitions on Cosmetic Ingredients with HB 122 Passage

RICHMOND, VA – In a late-session move, the Virginia General Assembly has finalized passage...

Virginia School Leaders Sound Alarm on Governor’s Collective Bargaining Push as Taxpayer Burden Looms

The bill, introduced in the Senate by Majority Leader Scott Surovell, seeks to dramatically...

Don Scott allegedly told Virginia Military Institute board members to resign or suffer state funding cuts

The Cadet Staff Sources with direct knowledge of this threat claim that Virginia's House speaker...

Virginia Lawmakers Exempt Themselves from Their Own Gun Law

Two Virginians. Two handguns. One law. by Jeff Bayard Imagine this scenario: The Walmart parking lot...

HB 384: Championing Small Business Rights Against Outdated Virginia Liquor Laws

The root of this issue lies in Virginia's unique state-controlled alcohol distribution system through...

Republicans on House Rules Committee Delivers Win for Taxpayers by Defeating Costly Housing Task Force Bill

RICHMOND — The Virginia House Rules Committee's Studies Subcommittee took a firm stand against...

Republicans Highlight Fiscal Realities in Debate Over Richmond School Funding and Sales Tax Leakage

Virginia's local sales tax system directs one percent of the six percent total sales...

Democrats Imposing Mandatory ‘Fair Housing and Appraisal Bias’ Training on Real Estate Professionals

In a move that expands government oversight into professional licensing, the Virginia Senate has advanced House Bill 170, requiring aspiring real estate appraisers to complete a specific two-hour course on fair housing and appraisal bias before obtaining their licenses.

House Republicans Oppose Expansion of Felony Offenses in HB 438

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 438 on February 17,...

Virginia Republicans Unanimously Passes HB433 to Strengthen Newborn Screening Protections

This landmark legislation, titled 'Newborn screening; evaluation of disorders for inclusion, process for considering other disorders,' establishes a clear and accountable process for the Department of Health to evaluate and potentially add new disorders to Virginia's newborn screening program.

Virginia Republicans Unanimously Advances Extension of Alzheimer’s Commission to Aid Families

RICHMOND - The Virginia General Assembly delivered a strong victory for families across the...

Democrats Block Student with Disabilities Diplomas

As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 428 stands as a beacon of promise for students with disabilities navigating the challenges of high school graduation. The legislation seeks to establish an alternative pathway to the standard diploma, addressing a critical gap in the current system that often leaves capable students shortchanged due to rigid assessment requirements.

Virginia Child Psychiatrist Sheila Furey Sounds Alarm on School Sexualization Bill in House Education Committee

Sheila Furey's speaking at the Virginia House of Delegates underscore ongoing battles in Virginia over what constitutes appropriate educational materials. 'Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,' she stated emphatically

Delegate Terry Kilgore Defends Virginia’s Bipartisan Redistricting Tradition Against Mid-Term Changes

Kilgore highlighted the 2020 constitutional amendments, passed by two-thirds of Virginia voters, which established bipartisan independent commissions for drawing legislative and congressional districts.

Abortion on Demand without Parents Consent, Republican Legislation for 2025

Abortion on Demand without Parental Notification The Democrats want to enshrine abortion without limitation in...
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