Politics
The prohibition on assault weapons is one of the most discussed, and it is currently being challenged in court. With a few exceptions, it is illegal to import, sell, manufacture, buy, or transfer assault weapons.Virginia State Police are temporarily prohibited from implementing the legislation by an injunction obtained by a Lancaster County judge.However, Virginia Attorney […]
The US Department of Agriculture granted Governor Abigail Spanberger’s request for federal disaster relief for farmers. Crops were affected by the late April frost. Click here for more information.
Virginia Voters will be posed with a question on the ballot asking, “Should the constitution of Virginia be amended to remove the ban on same-sex marriage, affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender, or race, and require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally under the law?” In the general election […]
The Associated Press (AP) reports that voters in Virginia have accepted a contentious plan to redraw the state’s congressional map, but the legal system must still make a decision before everything is finalized. Click here for more information.
In the April 21, 2026 special election in Virginia, voters are being asked whether to amend the state constitution to temporarily change how congressional voting districts are handled. Currently, districts are redrawn once every 10 years by an independent redistricting commission. This amendment would allow the state lawmakers to redraw some districts earlier—before 2031—but only […]
According to a recent analysis, missing medical information encounters may be a part of a larger system that puts patients throughout Virginia at risk for long-term financial hardship, lawsuits, and income garnishment. Click here for more information.
Citing economic volatility and the state of the country’s economy, the Chesapeake City Council unanimously rejected a proposed wage rise for themselves. Click here for more information.
This summer, new laws may alter the penalties for careless speeders. Click here for more information.
Before the 2026 Regular General Assembly Session concluded on Saturday, Virginia lawmakers passed a number of important pieces of legislation. Click here for more information.
Virginia Politicians are pushing a mid-decade redistricting proposal that would benefit the democratic party in the U.S. House of Representatives. Early voting begins in April 2026. Click here for more details.
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