Tag: state government
A guide to the Democratic Primary
Early voting is underway for the Democratic Primary. The Primary is June 17. Voters will select candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general. The Democratic candidate for governor, Abigail Spanberger, doesn’t have a primary opponent. She will face Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor, in the General Election on Nov. 4. Early voting is … Continued
Youngkin asks lieutenant governor candidate to withdraw
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has asked Richmond-area radio personality John Reid to withdraw as the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, numerous news outlets are reporting. The story, first reported by The Richmonder, says GOP researchers found sexually explicit posts online they believe are connected with Reid. Reid denied posting the images. According to a statement … Continued
Herrity quits race for lieutenant governor
Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity, the lone Republican on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has ended his bid for lieutenant governor of Virginia, citing health reasons. In the weeks since he had heart surgery on March 13 to repair a genetic defect, “I have had several complications that have impacted my recovery time,” Herrity wrote … Continued
Governor signs Malcolm’s law on fentanyl testing
After Absolon and Thurraya Kent of Annandale lost their 17-year-old son, Malcolm, to a drug overdose two years ago, they discovered he could have been saved if the hospital had tested him for fentanyl poisoning. As a result, they worked on drafting legislation, which was introduced in the House of Delegates by Del. Irene Shin … Continued
Attorney general candidate Jay Jones vows to protect Virginians
Jay Jones, a Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, promises to fight back against policies from President Trump and “co-President Elon Musk” that hurt Virginians. “The chaos in Washington has to be stopped,” Jones told residents at a meet-and-greet in Bailey’s Crossroads on March 16. So many people across Virginia are scared about losing Social … Continued
New state laws take effect July 1
Most of the new laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly this year will take effect on Monday, July 1.
Youngkin vetos many more bills than any other Virginia governor
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed 201 bills that were passed by the General Assembly this year, which is much more than any Virginia previous governor. The Republican governor’s vetoes block legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly on gun violence, abortion, clean energy, and much more. One of the recent bills vetoed by Youngkin would … Continued
Youngkin vetoes bills on marijuana sales, firearms, and the minimum wage
Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed numerous bills that had been Democratic priorities, including measures to establish a retail marijuana market, to increase the minimum wage, and to address gun violence. In vetoing the marijuana bill, Youngkin cited concerns about children’s health and safety. Currently, Virginia allows adults to possess small amounts of marijuana, … Continued
No more legacy college admissions
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has so far signed 64 bills passed by the General Assembly into law, amended 12, and vetoed 20. One of the measures signed by Youngkin prohibits legacy admissions and admissions based on donor status at public institutions of higher education (House Bill 48). As a result, colleges and universities will no … Continued
General Assembly considers women’s health, gun violence
Hundreds of bills have been introduced in the Virginia General Session since the current term began on Jan. 10. Now that the Democrats have majorities in both houses, they’re pushing an agenda that includes curbing gun violence, protecting women’s reproductive healthcare, increasing funding for schools, and much more. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has veto power, … Continued
Rep. Spanberger, a candidate for governor, reaches out to all voters
U.S. Rep Abigail Spanberger, a Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia, believes her ability to collaborate across the aisle will enable her to accomplish her goals in the statehouse. Spanberger spoke about her time in Congress and her background in the Central Intelligence Agency during an event on Jan. 12 hosted by the Democratic Business … Continued
FCPS won’t implement Youngkin’s model policies on trans students
Fairfax County Public Schools will not implement the “model policies” on the treatment of transgender students promulgated by the administration of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Superintendent Michelle Reid announced Aug. 15. The final version of the model policies issued by the Virginia Department of Education in July calls for school districts to set their own policies … Continued
New Virginia laws took effect July 1
The following laws passed by the General Assembly this year took effect July 1 unless otherwise stated. For more information about these and other bills enacted in 2023, visit the Virginia Division of Legislative Services. Criminal offenses House Bill 1682, Senate Bill 1188 – A mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl is … Continued
FCPS objects to subpoena by Virginia attorney general on delayed notifications
Fairfax County Public Schools is refusing to hand over additional documents to Attorney General Jason Miyares about the delay in notifying students designated as Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This winter, FCPS contracted with the Sands Anderson law firm to conduct an investigation of the delay. The report concluded that the delayed … Continued
Candidates for the state senate clash on corporate campaign contributions
Heidi Drauschak, a candidate for the 35th District in the Virginia Senate, told the audience at a forum May 16 that one of her top priorities is campaign finance reform and that she won’t accept money from Dominion Energy or other corporations. She is challenging Sen. Dave Marsden in the Democratic Primary on June 20. The 35th … Continued