Virginia State Crime Commission
- By the numbers: parole under Democrats, under Youngkin, and under Spanberger
Grant rates rose under Northam, collapsed under Youngkin and have climbed sharply under Spanberger.
- By the numbers: parole under Youngkin, under Spanberger, and in September
Published analyses show the parole grant rate rising from about 2% under Youngkin to double digits under Spanberger.
- Marty Martinez’s Retail Theft Repeal Bill Stalls in Virginia House, Sent to Crime Commission
A bold attempt by Delegate Fernando “Marty” Martinez (D-Leesburg) to repeal Virginia’s stringent organized retail theft law met an abrupt halt during the 2025 legislative session, as the House of Delegates opted to punt the issue to the Virginia State Crime Commission for further study.