. The substitute passed by the Senate introduced significant new oversight mechanisms and temporary licensing processes.

ICE arrests in Virginia surged to over 7,000 in 2025, driven by 287(g) agreements. Gov. Spanberger pulled state agencies out, but 22 local sheriffs remain. The post Virginia ICE Arrests Surged 7x in ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia lawmakers are set to leave Richmond without finalizing a state budget for the two fiscal years that begin on July 1. On Friday, March 13, key budget negotiators ...

Negotiations have stalled over a state Senate proposal to repeal a sales tax exemption on data center equipment. Gov. Abigail Spanberger raised the possibility of a data center electricity consumption ...

RICHMOND, Va. - A controversial gun bill that would restrict the sale of certain firearms and high-capacity magazines in ...

Several firearm-related bills passed by the Virginia General Assembly this session are awaiting action from first-term Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

Virginia budget negotiators say talks are progressing as lawmakers race to reach a deal before Saturday's deadline.

The General Assembly will require a special legislative session to resolve a standoff between the House of Delegates and Senate over revenue for a new two-year budget, as budget leaders report ...

As the General Assembly faces potential overtime or a special session to agree on a new two-year budget, state revenue ...

A collection of citizens looking to better understand the issues affect their communities gathered at the Waynesboro Public ...

The Virginia General Assembly will conclude this weekend after several gun control measures are passed and a potential project in our region receiving funding. Appalachian School of Law to stay in ...

A fight between the Virginia House and Senate over a tax break for data centers has brought budget negotiations to a standstill.