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State

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Virginia will deploy National Guard troops to help with the...

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
Virginia will deploy 100 National Guard troops and 21 supporting personnel to Texas.

Politics

Incumbent State Senator Amanda Chase is facing a primary challenge from former State Senator...

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

“I just think it’s sad that anyone would object to the observation of Teacher Appreciation Week...

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

Two candidates, going door-to-door, are making sure those who answer know exactly what’s on the...

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

Virginia has a new Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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

Larry Sabato (FILE)

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

Senators urge the President to use his constitutional powers if no deal is reached

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.

State

Diploma in hands at graduation ceremony

New law helps to grant posthumous diplomas to late high school seniors

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Riley Wyant
A new Virginia law will honor students who never get to finish their final year. The change will cut through the historic red tape for granting posthumous degrees.

Politics

Sen. Ed Markey stands with activists who want to expand the Supreme Court

Bill to expand U.S. Supreme Court reintroduced in Congress

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.
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Education

Virginia Board of Education awards $365 million for school construction

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
The Virginia Board of Education has awarded $365 million for school construction projects across the state.

State

Virginia Whole Woman’s Health Clinics sue FDA to shield mifepristone access

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 10:27 AM EDT
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By Bria Stith
On Monday, May 8, Whole Woman’s Health Clinics in Charlottesville and Alexandria sued the FDA in order to shield access to the abortion pill mifepristone as the national legal conflict over the drug proceeds.

State

Governor Youngkin working to combat antisemitism

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 2:27 PM EDT
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By Braedyn Speight
Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) is working to combat antisemitism in Virginia through a new law.

State

Wilder calls on Youngkin to replace chief diversity officer over comments at VMI

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder says the state’s Chief Diversity Officer should be fired for recent comments at Virginia Military Institute.

Virginia Mercury

‘Godsend’ caregiver program for Virginians with disabilities set to end this fall

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 9:32 PM EDT
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By Megan McIntyre
A recent decision by the Department of Medical Assistance Services will end a caregiver program for Virginians with disabilities this November – despite state law allowing it to become permanent.

Virginia Mercury

Buckingham registrar charges $200 ‘convenience fee’ in FOIA feud with county official

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT
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By Graham Moomaw
Late last month, Buckingham Supervisor Jordan Miles sent two FOIA requests to new General Registrar Luis Gutierrez, who was hired by Buckingham’s Republican-controlled Electoral Board.

Richmond

Dozens turn out as start of early voting gets underway for Virginia’s June primary

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
More than two dozen turnout at Richmond’s Office of Elections on the first day of early voting for the upcoming primary.

Politics

Early voting for 2023 primary begins

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 6:11 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Of 133 cities and counties in Virginia, 66 of them will hold a primary election for at least one office in June.

Richmond

Vice President Harris to visit Richmond business

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 9:01 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to the River City on Thursday.

State

What is Virginia’s stance on “Stand Your Ground” laws?

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By Olivia Whitehouse
What are Virginia's stances on self-defense laws?

State

New VA law pulling CBD products off retail shelves

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 3:32 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
Starting July 1, businesses selling these products will have to take them off the shelves.

Politics

Governor Youngkin not planning to run for president in 2023

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
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By Braedyn Speight
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he will not be on the presidential campaign trail this year, but a run for the White House might not be completely off the table.

Politics

Bill promises to lower childcare costs for families, increase pay for workers

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 8:20 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.

State

Noah’s Law: Bill signed by Governor Youngkin increases punishment for child abduction

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“You could be punished more severely for stealing a car than you could for stealing a child."

Virginia Mercury

Virginia election officials change process for removing dead people from voter rolls

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By Graham Moomaw
The Virginia Department of Elections says it has “streamlined” the process of removing dead voters from the rolls by allowing local registrars to use obituaries to confirm deaths.

Politics

WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University for first time

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 8:34 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will address the student body at Liberty University for the first time during convocation.

Richmond

Richmond Mayor hosts roundtable after Youngkin ends automatic voting rights for ex-felons

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Riley Wyant
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and several others criticized the actions of the Youngkin Administration during a roundtable discussion Tuesday about the restoration of rights in Virginia.

Politics

Rep. Jordan: FBI used undercover agent at Catholic church in Richmond

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The House Judiciary Committee chairman issued a subpoena to FBI Director Christopher Wray for documents related to a now-withdrawn memo from Richmond's field office.

State

Ruling over pill ignites abortion debate, puts spotlight on Virginia General Assembly

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
In Virginia, women still have access to the drug mifepristone, even though efforts are underway to undo that.

Virginia Mercury

Youngkin recommends tighter parental approvals for children accessing websites

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 10:01 AM EDT
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By Meghan McIntyre
The extra layer of permission would be on top of the requirements of the original bill.

State

Youngkin heading to Asia for 1st overseas trade mission

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Glenn Youngkin will lead his first international trade mission to Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in late April, his office announced Tuesday.

Politics

Trump Effect: How his investigations will play into Virginia politics

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Henry Graff
Lots of hot button issues will be on the ballot this fall with every single seat inside the Virginia Statehouse up for grabs. But, a former president and his investigations could be a major thorn for state republicans.

State

New Virginia legislation will help expecting mothers with pregnancy costs

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Colby Johnson
Last week Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill into law that is meant to lend a hand to expecting mothers by helping cover pregnancy and delivery-related costs.

National

Hutchinson launches GOP 2024 bid, calls on Trump to drop out

Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Donald Trump has called Asa Hutchinson a “RINO” — a Republican In Name Only — for the veto.

Education

Child care costs at an all-time high in Virginia

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
The United Way says child care for an infant costs around $24,000 a year in Virginia, with that same amount applying to Charlottesville.

Elections

Political expert weighs in on how Trump indictment could impact 2024 presidential campaign

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 11:10 PM EDT
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By John Hood
Political experts believe Former President Donald Trump’s indictment could play out either way for his 2024 presidential campaign.

State

Youngkin’s task force to support foster children nears one year mark

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By Daniel Grimes
The Safe and Sound Task Force aims to reduce the number of foster children sleeping in offices, emergency rooms or hotels.

Politics

Move Over Law to expand in Virginia

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Sophia Borrelli
According to AAA, 28 people were killed in crashes in the Commonwealth while outside disabled vehicles between 2016 and 2020.

State

Lamont Bagby secures 9th District Senate special election seat

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:44 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Democrat Lamont Bagby won the 9th District Senate special election seat Tuesday evening.

Politics

Gov. Youngkin signs more than 700 bills

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 738 bills before Monday’s midnight deadline. He offered amendments to 78, and he vetoed three.

State

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

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

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

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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