
House passes odd bill changing process for U.S. Senate vacancies
The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would allow future governors to leave a vacated U.S. Senate seat unfilled practically indefinitely.

The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would allow future governors to leave a vacated U.S. Senate seat unfilled practically indefinitely.

Sen. Mark Warner joined in bipartisan legislation to help fight synthetic drugs.

A Republican-controlled subcommittee killed a bill that would have established a paid family leave program in Virginia.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as his secretary of agriculture.

There are plenty of reasons why people who believe in human freedom and free markets should oppose so-called “right-to-work” laws.

Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam released a statement in response to a House subcommittee’s defeat of 11 bills aimed at expanding voter access.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe delivered a checklist of accomplishments from the past three years, as well as a robust 2017 legislative agenda.

Remarks as prepared for delivery for Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s 2017 State of the Commonwealth Address.

The deadline for local teens to enter a video contest promoting alcohol- and drug-free living is coming up at the end of the month.

Governor Terry McAuliffe introduced a legislative package to strengthen Virginia’s ethics reforms and expanding access at the polls.
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