Government From the top down, Virginia’s 2025 elections are packed with contenders Democrats surge with record House field and cash advantage as Republicans avoid a primary but may face turnout challenges down-ballot Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 8, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Democrats fail to override Youngkin vetoes in largely symbolic showdown Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Lawmakers push back on Youngkin budget, pass bipartisan bills on probation, dangerous driving General Assembly rejects governor’s cuts to education and health measures, while advancing efforts on criminal justice reform and road safety Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury April 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Political theater takes center stage as legislature returns for veto session With 159 bills on the table, including a budget overhaul, Youngkin tests the limits of executive influence — and legislative patience Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 2, 2025
Education Virginia schools face federal scrutiny over parental rights laws The U.S. Department of Education demands state compliance with FERPA and PPRA, threatening consequences for non-compliance Click here to read more , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury April 1, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Youngkin signs bill to protect reproductive and sexual health data, amends right to contraception , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury March 31, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Youngkin signs several maternal health bills, tweaks another on unconscious bias training , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury March 27, 2025
Government Gov. Youngkin releases amendments to Virginia state budget, supporting over $1B in tax relief , and WTVR CBS 6 March 25, 2025
Government Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for planned Henrico gaming facility , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher March 24, 2025
Government Bagby elected chair of Democratic Party of Virginia , and Citizen Staff Reports March 24, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Va.’s plan to restrict social media for minors faces pushback and calls for tighter safeguards , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury March 11, 2025
General Assembly Virginia Lottery set to lower disclosure amount for winners , and Marlin Adams, VCU Capital News Service March 9, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia bill expands autism training for school personnel , and Jaila Hendricks, VCU Capital News Service March 9, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Invasive species bills aim to close retail gap, educate Virginia consumers , and Sarah Hagen, VCU Capital News Service March 8, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia seeks more data, transparency on public school air quality , and Citizen Staff Reports , and Andrew Kerley, VCU Capital News Service March 8, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia lawmakers pass bill to help schools prevent cyberbullying , and Madison Parlopiano, VCU Capital News Service March 7, 2025
General Assembly Bill to combat denials of physical and behavioral health coverage sent to Virginia governor , and Brooke Lindberg, VCU Capital News Service March 4, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Bill to permit pregnancy to count toward Medicaid entry fails , and Grace Randolph, Richmond Capital News Service March 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Lawmakers fund bill to create postpartum awareness materials , and Cora Perkins, VCU Capital News Service March 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Can one stairwell help solve Virginia’s housing crisis? Lawmakers think so , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 28, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Proposal to provide luggage for foster care children fails over funding , and Jaila Hendricks, VCU Capital News Service February 28, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Bipartisan bill aims to improve prison education, reduce recidivism , and Stacy Watkins, VCU Capital News Service February 26, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Bill to educate Virginia women about menstrual disorders passes unanimously , and Brooke Lindberg, VCU Capital News Service February 26, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Unlikely allies unite for probation reform, but Youngkin has final say , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 26, 2025
Government ‘Liam’s Law’ to protect trees heads to governor , and Juliet Zucker, Richmond Capital News Service February 25, 2025
General Assembly 2025 General Assembly delivers bipartisan budget overhaul , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 24, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia lawmakers wrap short session, 380 bills heading to governor’s desk , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury February 24, 2025
Government As Trump cuts federal jobs, Virginia lawmakers race to respond , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 24, 2025
General Assembly 2025 FOIA reform bill stalls in Virginia House, keeping high public records fees intact , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 22, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia cracks down on illegal street takeovers and reckless driving , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury February 22, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Proposed Virginia budget amendments maintain referendum mandate for planned Henrico gaming facility , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher February 21, 2025
General Assembly 2025 ‘Magic mushroom’ bill clears Virginia General Assembly , and Melissa Chaparro, Special to the Citizen February 21, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Democratic gun control bills pass Virginia General Assembly, face likely opposition from Republican governor , and Emma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service February 21, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Autism training bill passes both chambers of Virginia General Assembly , and Lauren Jones, Special to the Citizen February 21, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia Senate, House approve bill urging better care for animals used in experiments , and Juliet Zucker, Richmond Capital News Service February 19, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia legislators advance amendment to protect abortion, contraception, other health care , and Lucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service February 19, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury February 19, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Senate panel kills effort to track English learner funding , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury February 19, 2025
General Assembly 2025 License plate reader bill survives, but surveillance concerns loom , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 19, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia lawmakers delay human trafficking training for short-term rentals , and Jaila Hendricks, VCU Capital News Service February 18, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Youngkin, lobbyists, lawmakers battle on hardwood, raise thousands for cancer research , and Mekhi Wilson, VCU Capital News Service February 18, 2025
Pets & Animals Virginia animal advocates celebrate no-kill shelters , and Ana Sufja, Special to the Citizen February 17, 2025
General Assembly 2025 3 interesting bills: overtime for domestic workers, heat regulations, new rules for sex offenders , and Virginia Mercury February 17, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Speed camera reform stalls in Virginia Senate , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury February 17, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Wind industry proposal advances in Virginia Senate , and Lucy Jones, Richmond Capital News Service February 17, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Legislators request JLARC study last four years of Virginia book removals , and Madison Parlopiano, VCU Capital News Service February 14, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Irvo Otieno's mother supports legislation she thinks could have saved his life: 'Put a stop to this absurdity' , and WTVR CBS 6 February 14, 2025
General Assembly 2025 School funding showdown looms as legislature sends sales tax bill to Youngkin again , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury February 14, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia moves to protect reproductive and voting rights, but the fight is far from over , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 14, 2025