Virginia taxpayers are currently facing a significant financial burden as the state budget allocates a staggering $17.6 million to increase school breakfast reimbursement rates....
Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive bureaucratic expansion as state lawmakers push forward with a costly framework for a legal recreational marijuana marketplace. The...
Sonjia Smith, an Albemarle County resident, contributed $5,000 to the Albemarle County Democratic Committee on April 29, 2026. The donation supports Democratic efforts for...
At the America 250 Great American State Fair, Virginia distinguished itself among participating states by having its booth locked and unattended while others remained...
The discussion focused on hidden financial impacts that new policies may impose on everyday citizens across the state. Senator McDougle explained that such measures...
The debate centers on forecasts that underpin the state budget process. Officials must account for contributions from major industries including technology infrastructure projects. Lucas...
His remarks focused on the lack of transparency that has characterized those talks. Peake called for greater openness to ensure all parties have access...
The discussion focused on data center initiatives potentially located in the southside region of Virginia. Reeves emphasized the need for a clear understanding of...
Senator Christopher Head, a Republican representing parts of Fairfax and surrounding areas, took to the floor to lambast the proposal. He highlighted the irony of Democrats claiming to preserve democracy while seeking to redraw district lines in a manner that would ensure electoral outcomes favor one party.
Virginia Code Section 54.1-2825 explicitly prohibits tattooing or body piercing on individuals under 18 without specific exceptions, underscoring the recognition that minors lack the maturity for permanent body alterations without parental involvement.
Senator Luther Cifers, argued passionately that mental health exceptions create a loophole that is difficult to regulate effectively. He pointed out that it is impossible for medical professionals to predict with certainty the mental health outcomes of either proceeding with an abortion or carrying the pregnancy to term.
Senator Emily Jordan, a Republican, passionately argued for the amendment, emphasizing crystal clear protections for what she described as fundamental rights. She pointed to multiple references in the legislation underscoring the need to provide care for infants born alive, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth.
