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Politics Virginia General Assembly Continues 433 Bills to 2027 Session, 18% of Total Introduced Virginia lawmakers continued 433 bills to 2027, representing 18% of legislation introduced during the General… Marcus WebbApril 15, 2026
Politics Spanberger Proposes Amendments to Prescription Drug Board Bill Supporters Call ‘nullifying’ Gov. Spanberger's amendments to Virginia prescription drug affordability board bill criticized by Fairfax, Charlottesville sponsors… David HollowayApril 14, 2026
Politics Spanberger Signs Amended Gun Legislation Before Midnight Deadline Gov. Spanberger submits amendments to major gun legislation while signing related firearms measures, marking significant… Patricia NguyenApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Politics Supreme Court Decision May Affect Virginia’s Conversion Therapy Ban for Minors Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy ban may affect Virginia's 2020 law prohibiting licensed… James WhitfieldApril 14, 2026
Politics Virginia Joins 24-State Compact Allowing Physician Assistants to Practice Across State Lines Virginia joins 24-state compact allowing physician assistants to practice across state lines, addressing rural healthcare… Patricia NguyenApril 14, 2026
Politics Virginia Faces THC Detection Challenges as Retail Cannabis Market Development Continues Virginia law enforcement lacks reliable THC testing methods as the state prepares for eventual retail… James WhitfieldApril 14, 2026
Politics Spanberger Responds to Tax Bill Criticism, Says Legislation Never Reached Governor’s Desk Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger clarifies that dozens of disputed tax bills never reached her desk… David HollowayApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Politics Governor Spanberger Joins Seven States Pushing Grid Operator to Shield Ratepayers From Data Center Costs Gov. Spanberger joins 7 other governors pushing PJM grid operator to shield ratepayers from electricity… James WhitfieldApril 13, 2026
Politics Youngkin Asks Virginia Supreme Court to Block Redistricting Amendment Vote Former Gov. Youngkin asks Virginia Supreme Court to block redistricting amendment vote, citing constitutional process… Marcus WebbApril 11, 2026