Government Spanberger signs assault weapons ban, package of criminal justice and energy bills Governor approves gun restrictions, marijuana sentencing reforms and measures targeting hospital safety, worker protections and utility costs Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury May 16, 2026
Government Spanberger vetoes bills allowing public employees to collectively bargain working conditions, wages The move follows the governor’s expressions of support for the proposed law and amendments she’d sought to dilute and delay its effect Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 16, 2026
Government Virginia becomes first Southern state to mandate paid family and medical leave for workers After years of lawmakers’ efforts, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a program that will allow workers up to 12 weeks of time off Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 12, 2026
Government After SCOTUS voting rights ruling, Virginia leaders warn minority representation could erode Decision narrowing key Voting Rights Act protections raises new concerns about future redistricting battles in the commonwealth Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury May 11, 2026
Health Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Va. hantavirus patient under monitor As summer travel season is a factor in disease spread, state and federal government leaders offer guidance and resources Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 8, 2026
Government Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment, keeps current maps in place , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury May 8, 2026
Government Va. hemp growers worry about the future of their industry amid state and federal shifts , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 8, 2026
Government Gov. Spanberger signs wetlands, PFAS and flooding bills , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury May 8, 2026
Government Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury May 6, 2026
Transportation Virginia DRPT seeking public input on Six Year Improvement Program , and Citizen Staff Reports May 6, 2026
Health These Black maternal health groups laid groundwork for perinatal grants, then they were left out , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 5, 2026
Government Thousands of Virginians will regain the right to vote next month , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 4, 2026
Government Spanberger weighs legislation to allow class action lawsuits in Virginia courts , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury May 4, 2026
Government Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury May 1, 2026
Government Supreme Court of Virginia weighs challenge to redistricting amendment , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 28, 2026
Government Spanberger marks first 100 days with focus on healthcare, housing and energy affordability , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury April 28, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Virginia cannabis retail plan in limbo after lawmakers reject Spanberger changes , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 27, 2026
Government Supreme Court of Virginia will hear oral arguments on redistricting referendum Monday , and WTVR CBS 6 April 27, 2026
Government Henrico official among 19 statewide honored by Virginia attorney general , and Citizen Staff Reports April 27, 2026
General Assembly 2026 GOP’s hope to undo Virginia’s new redistricting power grows after judge halts maps , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 23, 2026
Transportation State bus line debuts new east-west route that connects 10 cities across Virginia , and Ian Stewart, Virginia Mercury April 22, 2026
Government Political analyst on what's next after Virginia votes for redistricting referendum , and WTVR CBS 6 April 22, 2026
Government Virginia voters back redistricting amendment after months of legal and political battles , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 22, 2026
Government Henrico voters share thoughts on Virginia referendum to change congressional maps , and WTVR CBS 6 April 21, 2026
Health Local health officials cite importance of infant immunization , and Citizen Staff Reports April 21, 2026
General Assembly 2026 10 questions and answers about Virginia’s redistricting referendum , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 20, 2026
Government Redistricting might not be solution Virginia voters really need, educators say , and Elle Cota, Capital News Service April 17, 2026
Government Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter April 17, 2026
Government Last day for early in-person voting in Henrico is April 18 , and Citizen Staff Reports April 16, 2026
Government A new law will make it easier to build a tiny house in your back yard, starting next year , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury April 16, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Spanberger amends, signs sweeping gun legislation reshaping Virginia’s firearm laws , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 15, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Governor pitches amendments to Prescription Drug Affordability Board bill that some say ‘nullify’ it , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury April 14, 2026
Government Spanberger joins other governors in push for PJM to prioritize ratepayer protections , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury April 13, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Slate of new Virginia laws address health care and housing affordability , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury April 10, 2026
Business Eaton's $50 million manufacturing project breaks ground in Henrico, touts 200 jobs , and WTVR CBS 6 April 10, 2026
Government Virginia lawmakers want to build affordable housing opportunities , and Elle Cota, Capital News Service April 10, 2026
Government Gov. Spanberger addresses ICE, misinformation, and her Virginia poll numbers , and WTVR CBS 6 April 9, 2026
General Assembly 2026 New Virginia laws target school construction and classroom cellphone use , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 8, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Spanberger signs bipartisan bills tied to billions in business investment across Virginia , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 7, 2026
Government Funding cuts, state error strain Virginia’s HIV care system , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury April 7, 2026
Government Virginia set to rejoin RGGI as utilities prepare to pass the cost back to ratepayers , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury April 6, 2026
Government Henrico has proposed a 3.4% budget increase: here is where the money would go , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter April 2, 2026
Government Planned Parenthood presses Virginia to restore state funding for contraception program , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury March 31, 2026
Government AG Jones joins multi-state lawsuit over EPA’s repeal of landmark car emissions determination , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury March 27, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Virginia Democratic veterans rally for ‘yes’ vote in redistricting referendum , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury March 27, 2026
Government Four weeks before April 21 referendum, early voting shows stronger turnout in GOP-leaning areas , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury March 25, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury March 21, 2026
Government Virginia joins national push for refunds after US Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury March 19, 2026