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State

Gun Safe generic

Youngkin signs gun safe tax credit bill, garners support from both sides of gun debate

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:31 PM EDT
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By Riley Wyant
Gov. Glenn Youngkin put pen to paper on a new bill making it easier and more affordable to lock up firearms.

Virginia Mercury

The nonrefundable credit can be claimed on state tax returns starting in the 2024 tax season.

Youngkin signs bill creating $300 tax credit for gun safes

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:43 AM EDT
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By GRAHAM MOOMAW
The legislation approved by the governor last week was the only gun safety measure that passed the politically divided General Assembly

State

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Advocates question Governor’s change to voting rights policy

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Raven Brown
Advocates for automatic voting rights restoration said they are worried this will keep many former inmates from voting without clear guidelines on how it will work.

Virginia Mercury

Gov. Glenn Youngkin poses for a photo with Lisa Smith, her daughter Haley and her son Peyton...

Virginia policymakers consider changing hemp bill to reduce impact on CBD products

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:40 PM EDT
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By Graham Moomaw
Before many people even knew what CBD was, a particular group of families was asking Virginia lawmakers to legalize it.

Politics

Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.

Richmond

‘The system failed him’: Lawmakers dismayed by Otieno surveillance video

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Virginia Fourth District Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan is speaking out after watching Irvo Otieno surveillance video.

State

Senator Kaine championing bill to fund long COVID research

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Dominga Murray
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D) is championing the Care for Long COVID Act.

Virginia Mercury

Youngkin says he will sign legislation ending higher insurance premiums for tobacco users

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By Leah Small
Supporters of two identical bills say the move would save money for all Virginians with insurance.

Politics

Early voting begins for 9th Senate District seat

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:55 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Early voting is from March 13 through March 25, with in-person voting taking place on Tuesday, March 28.

Virginia Mercury

Virginia health groups back effort to crack down on THC products

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 8:59 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
The leaders of four Virginia health care groups are urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to sign legislation that would impose strict new limits on hemp-derived products that contain intoxicating amounts of THC, the compound in marijuana that gets users high, as well as potential fines on retailers that sell them.
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State

Virginia officials make final pitch for FBI headquarters

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:06 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Virginia’s Republican governor joined the state’s Democratic senators Thursday in Washington, in their continuing bid to bring the headquarters of the FBI to Virginia.

Virginia Mercury

Bill to require additional proof of age for porn sites in Virginia heads to Youngkin’s desk

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 8:31 AM EST
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By Nathaniel Cline
Some say the legislation raises data privacy concerns while doing little to keep minors out of pornographic websites.

Politics

Gov. Youngkin to address education on ‘CNN Town Hall’

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:57 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
During the Town Hall, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will take questions from a live studio audience.

Virginia Mercury

Virginia saw more than 25,000 ballots cast via same-day registration in law’s first year

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:44 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
More than 25,000 Virginians tried to cast a ballot in the 2022 midterm elections under same-day registration rules, a new process that had the most impact in college towns, according to statewide data obtained by The Virginia Mercury.

State

Rep. McClellan arrives in Washington ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 3:03 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
It’s not her first time on Capitol Hill, but this day is different because Jennifer McClellan is now joining the 118th Congress.

State

Sen. Kaine and Sen. Warner cosponsoring bill to improve transparency of political spending

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 2:27 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
Senator Tim Kaine (D) says he wants to strengthen campaign finance laws and improve the transparency of political spending, and to do this he is cosponsoring the “Disclose Act” alongside Senator Mark Warner (D).

Crime

Virginia Delegate charged with hit-and-run

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:52 PM EST
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By Justin Geary
54-year-old Delegate Matt Fariss was charged with one count of malicious wounding, one felony count of hit-and-run, and one count of reckless driving.

Politics

Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance 

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:49 PM EST
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By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.

State

Virginia hemp industry concerned pending legislation will put them out of business

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
Packing up order after order, those at Hanover Hemp, LLC now have a growing worry about the future of the business.

Richmond

Youngkin signs universal license recognition law at Richmond barber shop

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:29 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
Youngkin signed universal occupational licensing legislation that will make Virginia recognize many professional licenses issued by other states, a shift supporters say will remove regulatory red tape that can be an obstacle for out-of-state workers trying to get started in a new place.

Virginia Mercury

Virginia’s new cannabis authority faces more responsibilities, possible budget cuts

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:59 AM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
Lawmakers have signaled they want the new Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to take over the state’s medical marijuana program.

State

Liz Cheney to serve as professor of practice at UVA Center for Politics

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 3:08 AM EST
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By NBC29 Staff
Former Rep. Liz Cheney has accepted an appointment as a professor of practice with the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

Virginia Mercury

General Assembly ‘skinny budget’ fills school funding shortfall caused by Dept. of Ed error

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 3:22 PM EST
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By Nathaniel Cline
School officials faced funding shortfalls for the remainder of the school year and inaccurate estimates for their budgets for next year.

Politics

Two candidates emerge in race for Virginia’s 9th Senate District seat

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
Early voting for the 9th district senate seat race is from March 13 through March 25.

Richmond

Del. Lamont Bagby wins democratic primary for upcoming special election

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:09 AM EST
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By Riley Wyant
Del. Lamont Bagby won the Democratic nomination Sunday night in a firehouse primary leading up to next month’s special election for Virginia’s 9th Senate District seat.

State

Date set for special election in Virginia’s 9th Senate District

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:43 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Following Jennifer McClellan’s win for the 4th District U.S. House seat, the 9th Senate District in Virginia will soon be vacant.

Politics

Virginia lawmakers rejected railroad safety bill before Ohio train derailment

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:25 PM EST
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By Raven Brown
One lawmaker says Virginia's railroad laws are outdated.

Virginia Mercury

License plate reader bills abruptly die in Virginia legislature

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:29 AM EST
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By Nathaniel Cline
The House and Senate killed legislation that would have codified a Virginia Supreme Court decision allowing law enforcement agencies to use and store data from license plate readers.

Politics

Democrats, Republicans prepare for another quick turnaround

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 10:14 AM EST
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By John Hood
Democrats and Republicans will hold events this weekend to pick candidates to fill Jennifer McClellan's seat.

Politics

Law enforcement officials could get more power after lawmakers pass curfew changes in bill

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:46 PM EST
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By Raven Brown
The last time Richmond had a curfew was during the protests and riots that followed George Floyd’s death.

State

McClellan wins 4th District House seat in special election

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:11 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom and John Hood
Jennifer McClellan, currently a state senator, will fill the seat held by the late Donald McEachin, who died in November.

Elections

Voter turnout slow but steady in Virginia’s 4th District special election

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:20 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
It’s a final push for votes, in a February special election, to elect the next lawmaker in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District.

Politics

Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:26 AM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

State

State lawmakers begin final week of General Assembly session

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:38 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
State lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn on Saturday, but they still have plenty of work ahead, including action on amendments to the state budget.

Elections

League of Women Voters offers reminders ahead of 4th District special election

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Desiree Montilla
The race will determine who will fill late Congressman Donald McEachin's seat.

State

Petersburg casino bill fails

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 6:21 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom and Desiree Montilla
Richmond could now have another casino referendum on the ballot

Virginia Mercury

Virginia House GOP again blocks effort to get rid of same-sex marriage ban

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 4:41 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
Same-sex marriage has been recognized in Virginia for years, and the ban voters approved in 2006 doesn’t currently carry any legal weight.

Virginia Mercury

Democratic-led panel kills ‘parental rights’ bills on school books, gender identity

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:25 PM EST
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By Nathaniel Cline
A Democratic-led Senate committee on Thursday killed multiple bills from House Republicans that aimed to increase parental oversight in public schools.

State

Chincoteague ponies spur legislation, humorous debate

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:40 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Legislators from Virginia’s Eastern Shore say they can make a compelling case to name the Chincoteague Pony the Official Pony of the Commonwealth.

Politics

Sen. Mark Warner confident that new FBI headquarters should be moved to Virginia

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:56 PM EST
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By Jacob Phillips
He says putting the new headquarters in Springfield, Virginia would have it closer to many different FBI facilities and assets.

Virginia Mercury

Bill proposes requiring all Virginia motorists to have insurance

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:11 AM EST
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By Nathaniel Cline
Virginia drivers may soon be required to have car insurance to drive in the commonwealth after bipartisan support sent legislation to the governor for approval.

State

Youngkin administration opposes shielding menstrual app data from search warrants

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:42 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
A proposal to put menstrual data stored on period-tracking apps beyond the reach of Virginia authorities failed in the state House of Delegates Monday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration expressed opposition to the idea for the first time.

State

House subcommittee kills marijuana legislation

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 7:50 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
A House of Delegates subcommittee has killed legislation that would have established a retail marketplace for marijuana in Virginia. The vote makes it highly unlikely retail sales of marijuana will begin in early 2024.

State

Family lawyer of UVA shooting applauds threat assessment bills passed in General Assembly

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST
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By Riley Wyant
Legislation is moving forward to prevent a tragedy like the November shooting at the University of Virginia from happening ever again.

Politics

Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.

State

Virginia’s First Lady pushes for fentanyl awareness, tougher penalties

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 12:44 PM EST
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By Henry Graff
Outside the statehouse Tuesday, Virginia’s First Lady stepped out of the shadows for a political mission that’s turned personal.

State

Senate passes bill to require mental health courses in Virginia schools

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 11:05 AM EST
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By Bria Stith
Senators in the General Assembly are coming together to create legislation that would require mental health courses in all of Virginia’s public schools.

Virginia Mercury

Va. House panel rejects bills to boost prison oversight, give inmates free phone calls

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 8:42 PM EST
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By Graham Moomaw
A Republican-led committee in the House of Delegates voted Monday to reject two prison reform bills, one that would have created an independent ombudsman office to provide extra oversight and another that would have given inmates access to free phone calls and emails.

State

Mental health improvements win bipartisan support

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:40 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
The Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate approved competing budget plans Thursday, but one area where there appears to be broad bipartisan support is improving Virginia’s behavioral health system.

Virginia Mercury

Education savings account bills fail in both House and Senate

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 9:23 PM EST
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By Nathaniel Cline
All four bills put forward by Republicans this year to let parents use state education funding to cover the costs of educational opportunities outside the public school system failed to make it through this year’s General Assembly.
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