Chickahominy Pipeline Will ‘Press Pause' On Project Crossing Five Central Virginia Counties

Chickahominy Pipeline says it will “press pause” on the development of a pipeline through five Central Virginia counties.

Pop-Up Foodie Series Success at Liberty University

Sodexo chefs at Liberty University surprise students and faculty with free foodie-focused pop-up stations

Senator Pushes To Speed Up Richmond Combined Sewer Fix

A Republican's push to up the deadline for separating its stormwater and sewer systems by five years worries city officials and Democrats.

‘We Saw Unprecedented Frustration'; General Assembly Advances Unemployment Insurance Reforms

Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic swamped Virginia's unemployment insurance program, lawmakers are advancing reforms.

Unencumbered By Public Scrutiny And Media Criticism, Deals Brokered Privately -- That's Youngkin, Commentary Notes

There ought to be a crash course – an orientation of sorts – for guys like Glenn Youngkin, who get elected governor with zero experience.

Thirteen Young People Sue Virginia Over Fossil Fuel Permitting

The residents range in age from 10 to 19, and the suit centers on what they say are its contributions to dangerous levels of greenhouse gas.

A Senator Was Annoyed By A ‘Virginia Is For Bettors' Ad, Now, He Wants To Ban Them

Gambling companies that run ads with the slogan “Virginia is for Bettors” could be fined $50,000 under a law proposed by a state senator.

Virginia Lawmakers Move To End Ban On Police Facial Recognition Technology

Virginia lawmakers appear poised to repeal a blanket ban on local police use of facial recognition technology.

Bill Prohibiting Local Bans On Natural Gas Service Advances

A bill that would prohibit local governments from banning natural gas is moving through the Republican-controlled House, despite a hiccup.

After I-95 Shutdown, Senate Committee Approves Restrictions On Truckers During Wintry Weather

The bill includes outlawing compression-release engine brakes as well as cruise control in wintry weather, and requires staying right.

Lawmakers Pivot To ‘Lab Schools' As Senate Committee Kills Charter Legislation

Republican hopes of adding more charter schools in Virginia were quashed within 10 minutes Thursday.

Fight Over Youngkin Nominee Intensifies As House GOP Threatens 1,000 Northam Appointments

Democrat Ebbin said Youngkin "needs to learn that government is about compromise, and it’s not for the thin skinned and the petty.”

Virginia Appears Set To Ban School Mask Mandates. How Soon Will It Happen?

The issue remains in question with March "only a few weeks away," the report states.

Stripping The State Air Pollution Control Board Of Its Permitting Power Would Be A Mistake -- Commentary

(By Shelton Miles, who is a cattle farmer and pastor.)

House GOP Leadership Scuttles Bill To Bar Abortions After 20 Weeks

Republican leaders say they don't plan to consider legislation filed by a member of their party to ban most abortions after 20 weeks.

Virginia Senate Votes To Give Parents Final Say Over So-Called "Sexually Explicit" Classroom Materials

Sen. Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, said it is "invariably the writing of Black and Brown authors," adding Toni Morrison's work is under fire.

Arlington County Judge "Hauled Youngkin To The Woodshed," It Is Noted In Commentary

Let's hope novice politico Glenn Youngkin – eager to appease his base by banning mask mandates in schools – paid attention.

Va. Republicans Block Effort To Scrap 2006 Gay Marriage Ban

Virginia voters probably won't get a chance to take the now-defunct gay marriage ban out of the state's Constitution.

Senate Democrats Block Appointment Of Andrew Wheeler

Wheeler was appointed by Trump to head the EPA; what followed were decisions and actions mired in controversy, the report states.

Senate Set To Vote On Bill Ending Mask Mandates In Virginia Schools

An education bill was amended on the floor of the Va., Senate Tuesday to include a provision allowing families to opt out of mask rules.

Senate Panel Advances Bill To Strip Citizen Boards' Environmental Permitting Power

A Democrat-controlled Senate panel advanced a proposal to strip Virginia's three citizen environmental boards of their permitting power.

House And Senate Panels Reject Push To Insure Undocumented Children In Virginia

A push to expand state health insurance to undocumented children in Virginia ended after House and Senate panels blocked bills.

For The 18th Straight Year, House And Senate Panels Reject Nursing Home Staffing Mandates

It wasn't the first time lawmakers had rejected a push for minimum staffing requirements in Virginia nursing homes.

Noting Youngkin's "McCarthy-Era-Style E-Mail Hotline," Teacher Reflects On Future Of The Profession

(Amanda Creasey, the author, is a 16-year teacher in Colonial Heights, and discusses fears of Republicans' quests to censor materials.)

Senate Committee Rejects Attempt To Regulate Hospital-Owned Insurance Plans

For the fourth time in as many years, a Senate committee rejected legislation aimed at resolving a feud between two Hampton Roads hospitals.

Virginia Senate OKs Bill To Make Elections Agency ‘Truly Independent'

The Va., Senate voted unanimously to approve legislation overhauling state elections oversight by equalizing partisan representation.

Law Experts Question Supreme Court Of Virginia's Ruling On First School Mask Lawsuit

The Supreme Court of Virginia denied a petition Monday filed by parents in Chesapeake seeking to overturn Youngkin's executive order.

Affordable Housing Concerns Tank Energy Efficiency Proposal

A Democrat-controlled committee rejected a bill that would have allowed local governments to adopt stricter energy efficiency codes.

Va. House Republicans Kill Proposal On Felon Voting Rights Despite Bipartisan Support

“It’s extremely disappointing when you see this support that’s across the political spectrum,” Herring, a Democrat, said.

House Panel Rejects Metals Mining Study For Virginia

A Republican-dominated House subcommittee on Monday shot down a bipartisan proposal to study metal mining regulations.

In Commentary, Authors Say Virginia, With A Pile Of Cash, Should Spend It On Infrastructure

It's rare that Virginia's governors and budget writers have the luxury to look over a state treasury flush with cash.

Democrats In Va. Senate Promise To Be "A Brick Wall" In Opposing Republican Anti-Abortion Measures

Last week Virginia lawmakers began hearing legislation that would impose a range of new abortion restriction in Virginia.

In Push For School Choice, Youngkin's Hope May Lie In A Lesser-Known Option

Youngkin's proposals -- which the report states date to the late 19th century -- have Democrats skeptical, fearing programs will be cut.

Expanding Optometric Scope Of Practice Will Improve Health Care Delivery

The author, an optometric association president, discusses optometrists' protocols relevant to surgery procedures.

Republican Bills Aim To Limit Power Of Citizen Environmental Boards

It follows the Air Pollution Control Board's denial of an air permit that would anchor an offshoot of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Judge Pauses Youngkin's School Mask Order And More Va. Headlines

A judge on Friday temporarily halted Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order that sought to allow parents to opt out.

Virginia Elections Commissioner, Who Youngkin Is Replacing, Announces Departure

Virginia elections Commissioner Chris Piper is leaving his post March 11 after Youngkin's administration told him he won't be re-appointed.

Outside Firm To Investigate Virginia's I-95 Response

A month after the shutdown that left hundreds of people stranded on I-95 shows no timeline yet for completion of the post-action review.

Democrats Push Electric Car Infrastructure Bill As A Solution To Rural Gaps

Democratic proposals for a statewide program to speed up the buildout of electric-vehicle charging stations are picking up.

The Youngkin Administration Is Denying FOIA Requests On The Governor's Education Orders

Youngkin's office, Virginia Department of Education deny, delay public records related to his education platform.