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Sign on Forrest Hill Avenue in Richmond, against the casino

A week from early voting, casino causing divide in Richmond again

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
As city leaders and casino developers lobby hard for “yes” votes, anti-casino forces are ramping up their own campaign.

Politics

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed the new budget deal on Thursday in Richmond.

Youngkin signs budget that delivers tax rebates, reinstates sales tax holiday

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The budget also includes $653.3 million in aid for K-12 education and schools divisions in Virginia.

Politics

Susanna Gibson is running for House Delegate in the 57th District.

House candidate allegedly found posting sex acts with husband online

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By John Hood
Susanna Gibson’s campaign denounces her videos being shared as it is a violation of the law and her privacy.

Virginia Mercury

A combined sewer overflow outfall on the James River near downtown Richmond.

State funding for Richmond sewer project stripped out of budget deal

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Charlie Paullin
Earlier proposals to put an additional $100 million in state funds toward upgrades to Richmond’s combined sewer overflow system got edged out of this year’s budget deal to fund other initiatives.

Politics

The Virginia General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday, Sept. 6 to approve a budget.

Approved Va. budget includes tax rebate, return of sales tax holiday

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom and Desiree Montilla
The Virginia General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday to approve the budget.

Politics

Two people on opposite ends of the political spectrum are coming together to talk through their...

Podcasters look to educate ahead of elections through ‘Faithful Politics’

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 7:03 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Two people on opposite ends of the political spectrum are coming together to talk through their differences and find common ground on their religion.

Politics

(FILE)

New poll shows Gov. Youngkin with 51% approval rating

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
The latest poll from Roanoke College looked at how Virginians feel about a few different political issues.

Politics

House and Senate negotiators say a budget deal has been reached that includes one-time tax...

Budget deal includes one-time tax rebate for Virginians

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
House and Senate negotiators say a budget deal has been reached that includes one-time tax rebates for Virginians.

Virginia Mercury

Budget negotiators Sen. George Barker, D-Fairfax, Del. Barry Knight, R-Virginia Beach, and Sen....

Virginia budget negotiators say deal likely by end of week

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 9:45 PM EDT
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By Sarah Vogelsong
Virginia budget negotiators they hope to reach a deal on long-awaited amendments to the state’s two-year spending plan by the end of the week.

Politics

A compromise deal on a state budget is likely to be reached in the next few days.

Compromise on long-delayed state budget could be finalized this week, top Virginia lawmakers say

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By SARAH RANKIN
A compromise deal on a state budget is likely to be reached in the next few days
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Richmond

Judge sides with city in casino referendum case

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Samantha McGranahan
A Richmond circuit court has denied an emergency order filed to suspend the casino referendum from being on the ballot.

Virginia Mercury

After bashing GOP rival’s doughnut dropoffs, Democrat sent political email to school staff

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:04 PM EDT
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By Graham Moomaw
A Democratic candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates sent a mass political email to the Williamsburg-James City County school division where she works shortly after criticizing her Republican opponent for dropping off campaign-funded doughnuts at some of the same schools.

Politics

Youngkin visits Henrico school for ‘Parents Matter’ campaign stop

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Blake
Gov. Youngkin's main message was making sure parents are involved in their children's education.

Virginia Mercury

Hemp retailers start seeing big fines as Virginia’s tougher THC law takes effect

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Grahahm Moomaw
Several Virginia businesses have been hit with five-figure fines this month as state officials start enforcing stricter new rules on the contents and labeling of hemp products to try to crack down on alternatives to marijuana.

State

Spanberger considering run for governor, report says

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 2:47 PM EDT
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By Samantha McGranahan
Spanberger currently represents Virginia’s recently redrawn 7th district.

Richmond

Richmond Mayor calling on Virginia to use state budget for gun violence prevention

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
As a budget stalemate continues at the state capitol, some are now saying the lengthy delay could cost lives.

State

Youngkin touts job growth, asks state lawmakers to work on revised budget

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By Desiree Montilla
The push comes as the governor announces that the fiscal year ended $3 billion over the revenue forecast.

State

Republicans outraising Democrats ahead of Virginia fall elections

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Republicans in Virginia have generated about $13 million ahead of Election Day. Democrats are behind with about $11 million raised so far.

State

UVA Center for Politics: Youngkin remains on the radar for 2024 presidential run

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By Maggie Glass
UVA’s Center for Politics says it does not know what Youngkin will ultimately decide, but it does know he has a limited time to make up his mind.

Politics

Virginia Republicans embrace early voting ahead of Election Day

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
There’s a new push from state Republicans to cast your vote early. The Republican Party of Virginia is now embracing early voting as a way to win this November.

State

Virginia National Guard set to be deployed to southern border this week

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
At Fort Barfoot near Blackstone, Governor Glenn Youngkin visited and prayed with the members of the Virginia National Guard who are set to be deployed to the southern border.

Elections

Primary results certified: Chase requests recount of absentee ballots

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 8:25 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The state elections board certified the results of the June 20th primaries Wednesday evening.

State

Virginia’s sales tax holiday expires July 1

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 6:54 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Virginia lawmakers terminate Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday weekend.

News

New Virginia laws effective July 1: Here’s what to know

Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
This Saturday you may start to notice some of the work done in the General Assembly’s 2023 session.

State

Funeral service held for fallen Wintergreen Police officer

Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Officer Mark Christopher ‘Chris’ Wagner was killed June 16 while on duty.

Politics

House Democrats introduce Abortion Justice Act

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Supporters call the bill ‘unapologetically aspirational," as legislators mark the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs ruling which ended protection for abortion under Roe versus Wade.

Elections

Chesterfield voter registrar says all laws were followed ahead of primary voting

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Amanda Chase is questioning Tuesday’s primary election results from Senate District 12.

State

Sen. Amanda Chase plans to challenge primary loss to Glen Sturtevant

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:05 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
State Senator Amanda Chase, who the data shows lost a narrow race to Glen Sturtevant, says she plans to challenge the results.

Politics

Sturtevant defeats Chase in District 12 GOP primary

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 8:55 PM EDT
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By John Hood
Former Senator Glen Sturtevant defeated incumbent Amanda Chase and Tina Ramirez in Tuesday’s 12th District GOP primary election.

Politics

Aird defeats Morrissey in Democratic primary

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 8:10 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom and Henry Graff
Lashrecse Aird has won Virginia Senate District 13′s primary election, following incumbent Sen. Joe Morrissey’s concession on stage Tuesday night.

Elections

Slow, but steady turnout for Primary Day in Central Virginia

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 7:12 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
While there are some competitive races in the 2023 primaries, election officials say turnout is overall low.

Politics

Primary election results for Central Virginia

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
There were numerous races across Central Virginia for state House and Senate seats in newly redrawn districts.

Politics

What to know for Tuesday’s Primary in Virginia

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 3:27 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
In-person voting begins at 6 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. for Tuesday's Primary.

Politics

Final push for votes ahead of Tuesday’s Primary in Virginia

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 1:41 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Tuesday’s primary will give us a read on how Virginians are feeling about a wide range of candidates.

Virginia Mercury

School districts struggle to implement new laws on sexually explicit books

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
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By Madyson Fitzgerald
A new Virginia law requires schools to inform parents when sexually explicit materials are used in the classroom. Some districts are using that law as the basis to remove certain books from schools altogether.

Politics

Democrats reintroduce bill to safeguard access to contraception

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 7:36 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
This month marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion

State

Virginia budget debate continues with no deal in sight

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 8:45 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
It’s doubtful Virginia will see a deal on state spending before the new budget year begins on July 1, but both sides are jockeying for position in case we see a special session of the General Assembly in the weeks ahead.

Politics

House Democrats deploy rare tactic to force GOP to debate gun reform

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 8:28 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Discharge petitions require 218 signatures

Richmond

State senator seeks to block Richmond casino referendum again

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Virginia State Senator Joe Morrissey is still determined to stop Richmond City Hall from betting on another referendum for a casino.

Virginia Mercury

Virginia air board approves withdrawal from regional carbon market

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:19 PM EDT
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By Charles Pullin
The State Air Pollution Control Board took its final step to withdraw Virginia from a regional carbon market, sending the action to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office for final action.

Politics

House Republicans turn up the heat on two bills to block a nationwide gas stove ban

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives started to debate two bills that would block any attempt to regulate the kitchen appliance.

Politics

Poll: Voters concerned about direction of the state and nation; Youngkin approval rating down; Biden approval up slightly

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:34 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
Gov. Youngkin’s approval rating is down six points from February.

State

Virginia sending National Guard troops to southern U.S. border

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom and Riley Wyant
Virginia will deploy 100 National Guard troops and 21 supporting personnel to Texas.

Politics

Election Spotlight: Republicans battle in Senate District 12 ahead of June Primary

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 1:40 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Incumbent Amanda Chase is facing a primary challenge from former State Sen. Glen Sturtevant, and business owner Tina Ramirez.

Virginia Mercury

A Republican lawmaker delivered doughnuts to teachers. Then came a political food fight

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 9:51 PM EDT
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By Graham Moomaw
Virginia Del. Amanda Batten, R-James City, bought almost 1,000 doughnuts and set out to give them to public school teachers in her Williamsburg-area district. However, not everyone appreciated the gesture.

Politics

Election Spotlight: Democrats battle in District 13 ahead June Primary

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 3:46 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Two candidates, going door-to-door, are making sure those who answer know exactly what’s on the line for voters in a newly drawn Virginia Senate District 13.

State

Youngkin selects new secretary after Bob Mosier resignation

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Virginia has a new Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security after the governor’s office announced Robert Mosier is stepping down from the role.

State

VA AG Miyares sanctioned by Russian government

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
“Being on Russia’s ‘Banned Americans’ list is a badge of honor,” said Attorney General Miyares.

State

Political expert reacts to latest video of Governor Youngkin

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:30 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
Many eyes are on Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) due to a video he released on social media.

Politics

President pressured to invoke 14th amendment to raise the debt ceiling if deal isn’t reached

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 11:49 AM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.
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