Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage
The three resolutions will need to be passed again in both state House chambers next year before being placed on the ballot in November 2026.
Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state’s constitution next year.
Virginia House advances constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, abortion, voting rights
The Virginia House of Delegates passed three state constitutional amendments Tuesday that would enshrine in state law reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and automatic restoration of voting
Virginia House passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage, Senate vote pending
A new bill to allow same-sex marriage to be legal in Virginia passed in the House of Delegates this week. Gay marriage is currently outlawed in Virginia but became legal due to the Supreme Court's Federal decision.
Virginia House passes resolution to enshrine abortion rights in Constitution
The newly-passed resolution has a long way before it could become part of the state's constitution. However, House Republicans said it already violates state laws.
Abortion, gay marriage and felon voting constitutional amendments pass Virginia House
It’s not easy to amend Virginia’s constitution, but Democrats in the House of Delegates took the first step to amend it three times Tuesday.
Virginia man pleads not guilty to stockpiling largest number of homemade bombs in FBI history
A Virginia man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a federal case that accuses him of stockpiling the largest number of finished ...
West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virginia's chief ...
Small earthquake rattles part of Virginia
No damage or injuries were reported from the small quake in central Virginia, but many people reported it to the U.S.
Virginia launches probe into Richmond water crisis as legislature begins work
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that the state has already launched an investigation into last week’s water crisis in ...
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Perdue agrees to pay $4 million after children worked hazardous jobs in Virginia, Labor Department says
The U.S. Labor Department says Perdue Farms will pay $4 million in restitution after it employed children in hazardous ...
Virginia State Police unveil new safety inspection sticker
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Virginia State Police Release) - Vehicles in Virginia that have passed safety inspections are receiving a ...
Homeless West Virginia woman found dead, Officials say likely died from freezing and alcohol
The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Missouri woman who had been living in a wooded area in Lakeview Center, Parkersburg, West ...
Patrick Morrisey eliminates DEI in West Virginia on first day as governor
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) signed an executive order on his first full day in office that prohibits diversity, equity, and ...
How to Watch West Virginia vs. Colorado Women’s Basketball | Live Stream, TV Channel for January 15
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Arctic front to bring low temperatures and possible wintry mix to Central Virginia
Central Virginia has a very interesting weather setup coming up later this weekend and early next week, and it all has to do with an arctic front coming through later Saturday and early Sunday and ...
Top Virginia federal prosecutor to depart as Trump takes office
U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber, a Democratic appointee who has led a high-profile office, says she tried to rebuild public ...