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Politics

If passed, the bill would have put a referendum on the ballot for voters to decide on whether...

Senate committee rejects Petersburg casino bill

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Even though the Petersburg bill was defeated, a similar bill is still alive in the House.

Politics

Mason-Dixon Poll: Youngkin more popular than Biden with Virginia voters

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:09 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
The telephone poll was conducted January 18-21 with 625 random registered Virginia voters.

Richmond

A crowd took to the streets for the first Richmond March for Life since the overturning of Roe...

March for Life draws thousands to Richmond to rally against abortion

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:31 PM EST
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By Riley Wyant
Over 5,000 people hit the pavement to “March for Life” and rally against abortion at the Virginia State Capitol Wednesday.

Virginia Mercury

Workers at gLeaf Medical tend to plants in a grow room at the Richmond medical marijuana...

Va. House panel kills watered-down GOP bill on retail marijuana sales

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:14 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
In a nod to the political reality that the Virginia General Assembly is unlikely to legalize retail sales of marijuana this session, a Republican lawmaker encouraged his colleagues to just ask the state’s Cannabis Control Authority to start drawing up rules for a retail marketplace that legislators could look at next year.

Politics

Senate OKs bill tightening Virginia tourism spending rules

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would tighten the purchasing rules the state’s tourism agency must follow.

Virginia Mercury

Most gun storage bills appear doomed in Virginia General Assembly

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
Even if the bills pass the Democratic Senate, they appear doomed to failure based on recent no votes in Republican-controlled committees in the House of Delegates.

State

Lawmakers shelve bills cutting unemployment appeals times

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:01 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The agency struggled to keep up with legitimate claims at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and was swamped with fraudulent ones.

State

New Wason Center Poll shows Virginians do not want Gov. Youngkin to run for President

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:15 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
A new poll shows that Governor Glenn Youngkin has a 50% approval rate, but 59% of Virginians do not want him to run for president.

Politics

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

Politics

Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion access

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:42 AM EST
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By Sarah Rankin
A Democrat-led Virginia Senate panel has defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state.
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Virginia Mercury

House panel narrowly backs legislation to lower the minimum wage for minors

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:23 PM EST
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By Meghan McIntyre
The current law lists 16 categories of workers not subject to the state increases, including those under the age of 16 and those younger than 18 who are enrolled in school full-time while working less than 20 hours per week.

Politics

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:56 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

State

Virginia Democrats introduce abortion rights constitutional amendment

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:05 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
Tuesday morning state democrats unveiled a constitutional amendment from reproductive freedom.

Politics

Kaine to seek a third term in U.S. Senate

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:08 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Tim Kaine is currently in his second term in the U.S. Senate.

Politics

Youngkin outlines more concerns about nixed Ford plant talks

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:23 AM EST
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By Sarah Rankin
Youngkin’s action on the joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and a Chinese company has drawn some support but also hefty criticism.

Politics

Republicans push abortion restrictions as March for Life rally comes to Washington D.C.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:27 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”

State

Legislation over gender pronouns and identity notifications heads to General Assembly

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 3:21 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
At the Virginia State Capitol Thursday, there was a push for Sage’s Law.

State

Senate committee kills repeal of local grocery tax

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:38 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
The Senate Finance Committee has voted down legislation that would have completed the repeal of the grocery tax.

Virginia Mercury

Virginia lawmaker says it’s time to scrap the official Robert E. Lee license plate

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 2:05 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
Over the last few years, many Virginia officials have made it clear they don't want the state to officially venerate Robert E. Lee anymore.

Politics

Opening arguments to begin in Democratic primary election lawsuit

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:35 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit over December’s Democratic Firehouse Primary Election.

Education

Proposal to make meals free for all Virginia students at all schools

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
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By Samantha McGranahan
There is a push in the General Assembly this session to make breakfast and lunch free for all Virginia students.

Virginia Mercury

Can Virginia lawmakers find a way to fix the state’s ‘weird’ weed laws?

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 3:41 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
Even in the eyes of many legislators who write the state’s laws, Virginia’s stance on cannabis is more than a little bit confusing and illogical.

State

Virginia Parole Board working to increase transparency

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 3:16 PM EST
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By Isabel Cleary
Virginia’s Parole Board is working to make itself more transparent after a total overhaul by Governor Glenn Youngkin during his first days in office.

State

Lobby Day draws hundreds to Virginia Statehouse

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
Lawmakers at the Virginia State Capitol got an earful on Lobby Day with a heavy focus on new gun laws or repeals.

Politics

Virginians set to rally on Lobby Day

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:33 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Gun control and abortion rights are expected to be some of the hot topics.

Politics

Proposed bill would make it a fine to leave gun in unattended vehicle

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Senate Bill 901 would create a $500 fine for those who leave a gun in an unattended vehicle.

Politics

Proposed bill would count fetus as passenger in HOV lanes in Va.

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:34 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A Republican lawmaker is proposing a bill that would allow a fetus to be considered a car passenger in HOV lanes on Virginia highways.

Richmond

Virginia lawmakers have polarizing ideas on state gun legislation

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 3:33 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
Inside the Virginia Statehouse polarizing ideas are emerging on how to keep communities safe.

State

Gov. Youngkin delivers State of the Commonwealth address

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:58 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom and John Hood
Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers the State of the Commonwealth address as lawmakers return to Richmond.

State

Virginia General Assembly returns to Richmond for session now underway

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 2:35 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
Both the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates gaveled in to start the process of working through hundreds of pieces of legislation.

Politics

Republicans flex their new House majority with new committee chairs

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.

Richmond

Virginia lawmakers returning to Richmond for 2023 General Assembly Session

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 2:54 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
Ahead of the start of the 2023 Virginia General Assembly, state lawmakers are pitching their bills to the public, and hoping for support across the aisle.

National

McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 12:04 PM EST
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By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press
Kevin McCarthy, of California, was elected House speaker, taking the gavel for new the GOP majority eager to confront President Joe Biden.

National

Kevin McCarthy wins House Speakership

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 1:15 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Republican Kevin McCarthy wins House speakership after historic 15th vote.

Politics

Virginia Dept. of Education reveals new history standards

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 2:25 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The Virginia Department of Education says the proposed History and Social Science Standard of Learning tells "a more complete story" about the past and how it shaped the commonwealth.

Politics

Early voting for special election begins

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:20 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The race for the seat formerly held by Donald McEachin features Democratic candidate Jennifer McClellan and Republican Leon Benjamin.

Richmond

‘We deserve school choice’: Lt. gov. promotes bill to give parents more power in education

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 9:21 PM EST
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By A.J. Nwoko
Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears argues that the recently introduce HB1508 which would redirect federal dollars from public schools to parents, would give parents more freedom and funding to decide what's best for their child's education.

State

Governor Youngkin touts tax relief during visit to Salem

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 8:11 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited western Virginia Thursday, touting his plans for additional tax relief and pitching other priorities for the General Assembly session that starts on Wednesday.

State

State lawmakers to consider marijuana marketplace during General Assembly session

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:58 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Advocates for marijuana reform are hoping legislation introduced this week will win support from Democrats, Republicans and ultimately Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Politics

2023 could bring long-term mental health solutions to Virginia

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 4:16 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
Some lawmakers in the commonwealth are getting a head start on their goals and resolutions for the new year.

Politics

How the U.S. will pick its next House speaker

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 9:47 AM EST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, is the frontrunner to become the next speaker of the House, but he is short on the votes required

General

Virginia’s minimum wage will increase to $12 on Jan. 1

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 4:49 PM EST
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By Riley Wyant
The new year will bring another minimum wage increase in Virginia. Come January 1, it will be $12.

State

Lawmakers gear up for start of 2023 Virginia General Assembly

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 2:36 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
With hundreds of bills already filed, and even more on the horizon, legislators are gearing up for plenty of debate inside the Virginia Statehouse.

Watching Your Wallet

New Virginia legislation to protect personal data goes into effect Jan. 1

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:57 PM EST
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By Riley Wyant
In today’s digitally-driven age, it’s become harder for consumers to keep personal data private.

Virginia Mercury

Youngkin budget envisions 15-person team for revamped hemp oversight

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:51 AM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is proposing $2.1 million to fund a new hemp registration and inspection program.

Politics

Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage could soon be abolished

Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 3:08 PM EST
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By MaKayla Grapperhaus
There is a new bipartisan effort to abolish Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage.

Politics

Afghan refugees left in limbo as Congress fails to act on bill

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 3:37 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Legislation to sort out Afghan refugee status remains stalled in Congress.

Politics

“Diversity is necessary at the table”: Nancy Pelosi’s last official acts

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:39 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Politics

Sen. Jennifer McClellan wins 4th District Democratic primary

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:08 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
State Senator Jennifer McClellan has won the Democratic primary for the 4th congressional district.

Elections

Ballot counting continues into the night for VA-04 Democrat Primary

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:02 PM EST
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By John Hood
More than 24 hours after polls closed on Tuesday and the Democratic nominee for the 4th congressional district has still yet to be determined.
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