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
General Assembly 2025 Bill eliminating supplementary breast exam costs clears Virginia legislature on third push , and Brooke Lindberg, VCU Capital News Service February 13, 2025
General Assembly 2025 House subcommittee punts on bipartisan after-school life counselors bill , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury February 12, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Anti-Trump protesters gather at Virginia General Assembly , and Emma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service , and Lucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service February 10, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Legislation addressing fentanyl crisis in Virginia draws bipartisan support , and Sophie Dulog, Richmond Capital News Service February 10, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia housing advocates promote legislation to foster affordable options, end homelessness , and Seraina Caviezel, Richmond Capital News Service February 10, 2025
General Assembly 2025 How successful were Henrico legislators in advancing their bills during General Assembly's first half? , and Jenna Lapp, Special to the Citizen February 7, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Strained safety net: Free clinics face funding uncertainty amid growing need , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 7, 2025
