
In memoriam: Long-time U.S. Sen. John Warner
Former U.S. Sen. John Warner, who represented Virginia in the Senate for 30 years before retiring in 2009, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94.

Former U.S. Sen. John Warner, who represented Virginia in the Senate for 30 years before retiring in 2009, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner took to the Senate floor this week in support of the United States Innovation and Competition Act.

A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed State Sen. Amanda Chase’s suit challenging the Senate vote to censure her for her participation in the events surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Legislation that would help farmers participate in carbon markets has been reintroduced to the U.S. Senate for consideration after clearing the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on April 22.

The campaign for ratification of the ERA is in the middle of a global pandemic with women losing jobs at a much higher rate than men, especially affecting women of color.

Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine are urging congressional leaders to quickly confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees to oversee the U.S. Postal Service.

A bipartisan group led by Mark Warner and Bob Menendez has introduced legislation to develop a partnership and strategy among democratic countries to compete against growing technological strength and influence of the Chinese Communist Party.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today sent a letter to the White House recommending candidates for the U.S. Attorney vacancies in the Eastern District of Virginia and the Western District of Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner today applauded an announcement by U.S. Park Police Chief Pamela A. Smith that she will implement a nationwide body-worn camera program for USPP by the end of the year.

Gov. Ralph Northam is committing to sign legislation passed by the General Assembly ending the death penalty in Virginia into law.
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