Senate
- 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
Dominion Energy Inc.
- 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.