Virginia Retirement System Estimates It Had About $100M In Russia-Linked Investments

The Virginia Retirement System Trust Fund recently had around $100 million in investments linked to Russia, according to VRS officials.

VA Gas Prices Hit Record High

The price of gas broke an all-time record in Virginia Wednesday, according to AAA. Here's how to check gas prices in your area.

Bill Restricting Public Access To Police Files Advances Out Of Virginia Senate

A controversial bill to largely undo a new criminal-justice transparency law in Virginia will be worked out behind closed doors.

Virginia Lawmakers Pass New Regulations For Controversial Beagle Breeding Facility

The regulations center on "a controversial beagle breeding facility in Cumberland," with 300 puppy deaths attributed to “unknown causes."

Republicans "Attack Dedicated And Passionate Election Professionals Who Literally Put Their Lives On The Line"

(Piper, an outgoing commissioner, in a commentary defends election officials who have done their jobs with nobility.)

Legislators Want To Expand Eligibility Criteria For Health District Directors

Virginia legislators want to expand the potential pool of candidates who can take charge of local health departments.

Youngkin, House Of Delegates "Play Partisan Games," Out Of Touch With Climate Change

It's time for Youngkin to come to terms with reality and prioritize proper solutions, the author, a conservation official, says.

Republicans Search Without Success To Solve High Gas Prices, Blame Democrats

Republicans blame President Biden “for not reopening America's energy sector," yet offer no worthy solutions themselves, the report states.

General Assembly Passes Protections For Virginians Evicted From Assisted Living Facilities

It was just a few weeks before Christmas when Elizabeth Northen learned her partner of 28 years, Nina, was being evicted.

General Assembly Agrees To End Ban On Sunday Public Land Hunting

After years of debate, both chambers of Virginia's General Assembly agreed to get rid of a state law prohibiting such hunting on Sundays.

Virginia "Invites Corruption" By The "Influence Of Runaway, Unlimited Money" In Politics -- Commentary

Virginia's General Assembly has always set a low bar for campaign finance accountability.

House Republicans Torpedo Bills Giving Virginia Tribes State Consultation Rights

Youngkin's office "did not answer specific questions" about the controversial policy, which would affect seven federally recognized tribes.

Virginia Legislators Expand ‘Safe Haven' Laws Allowing Parents To Give Up Infants

With a final vote last week, the General Assembly passed a slew of bills that will give parents more time to abandon their newborn children.

What Do Virginians Think About Youngkin's Tax Cuts? It Depends On How You Ask The Question

Most Virginians want to see budget surpluses re-invested back into government services instead of tax cuts, according to a recent poll.

Virginia Families Feel Like They’re Being "Squeezed On All Sides" From Dire Inflation -- Commentary

The author, an economic security advocate, says Virginia needs tax policies, tax relief to get money back in the pockets of the people.

Republicans Fall In Line Against Final Push To Expand Felon Voting Rights In Virginia

It is one of the proposals to automatically restore felons' voting rights in Virginia once they have completed their sentences.

Former Va. Gov. Jim Gilmore, Says Ukraine Invasion Starts Global Struggle With Authoritarianism

The unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine marks the start of a 100-year global struggle.

With Democratic Support, Senate Panel Advances Bill Targeting Admission Changes At Governor's Schools

Sen. Louise Lucas, president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, has described her chamber as a “brick wall” against Youngkin's priorities.

Virginia's Contentious ‘Right To Retrieve' Law Remains Intact

Virginia's controversial “right to retrieve” law allowing hunters on other people's property without permission will stay on the books.

Legislation Lays Out A Plan For Affordable Broadband

Legislation creating a plan to expand affordable broadband access across the commonwealth is on the way to Youngkin's desk.

Home Health Care Agencies Face Crisis, Author Says

(Tim Hanold, the author, is the CEO of a home health care company.)

Push To Accelerate Richmond Combined Sewer Fix Halted In House

It would have accelerated a state-imposed timeline for Richmond to finish separating its stormwater and sewer systems.

Love On The Menu at The Food Court at Reber-Thomas

Love was once again on the menu at The Food Court at Reber-Thomas as speed dating returned, hosted by Liberty University Dining by Sodexo.

Proposal To Forbid Local Gas Bans Dropped In Senate

A controversial proposal to forbid local governments from banning or limiting use of natural gas has been dropped.

Virginia Faces A Booming Waste Sector And Bullish Market Forecasts, Authors Say

Charles Mullis and Mary Finley-Brook, environmental researchers, say, "We need to rethink waste."

Virginia Needs To Get Serious About ‘Megasites,' Outgoing Official Says

The report centers on performance assessment and random analyses of various Virginia businesses since 2016.

Virginia Lawmakers Still Cannot Bring Themselves To Ban Personal Use Of Campaign Cash

After years of debate, Virginia lawmakers aren't ready to pass a law preventing themselves from using campaign cash on personal expenses.

From The ERA To Abortion: Five Cases In Which Virginia's New AG Changed The State's Legal Position

A law professor said the changes made by Miyares, the first Republican to hold the office in nearly a decade, "will not matter at all."

Virginia Lawmakers OK Bill To Replace The Term ‘Alien' In State Code

The bill centers on a section of Virginia law dealing with minority-owned businesses.

Bill Stripping Citizen Air And Water Boards Of Permitting Power Headed To Governor

It would remove permitting power from Virginia's citizen air and water boards and transfer it to the Department of Environmental Quality.

Virginia Lawmakers Give Parents A Say On What Republicans Call "Sexually Explicit" Classroom Materials

In a largely party-line vote, the Virginia House of Delegates approved legislation that will give parents a say.

Virginia ABC Puts $77K Worth Of Russian Vodka Into Storage

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority says $77,000 worth of Russian-sourced vodka pulled from shelves will not be discarded.

Biogas Bill Gains Bipartisan Support But Opposition From Environmental Groups

The legislation would encourage the state's natural gas utilities to invest in projects that could capture and reduce methane emissions.

Bills Prohibiting Insurer Discrimination Against Organ Donors Wins Bipartisan Support

It would involve bills that would ban insurance companies from refusing or limiting coverage for living organ donors.

House Panel Kills Push To Let Localities Fund Their Own School Construction Costs Through Sales Tax

A Republican-led panel voted to kill legislation that would have allowed localities to raise local sales taxes for school construction.

House GOP Blocks Recreational Marijuana Sales From Beginning This Year

A House of Delegates subcommittee voted down legislation that would have allowed recreational marijuana sales to begin this September.

Senate Democrats Top House GOP In Rush To Boost Police Funding

Police agencies in Virginia are set to get big budget increases under spending plans advanced by the House and Senate.

Youngkin Administration Action Masks Opposition To Critical Race Theory, Report States

The report treads familiar ground for Youngkin, who made opposition to “divisive concepts” — what he’s described as critical race theory.

One Result Of War In Ukraine? Inflation, On Top Of The Highest Rates In 40 Years, Author Says

(William Hauk, the author, is an associate professor of economics at South Carolina.)

Budgets Call For Polystyrene Ban Delay, Despite 2021 Compromise

This occurs despite last year's compromise involving a phased state ban on food containers made from a plastic foam called polystyrene.