Virginia lawmakers approved a state budget agreement Monday, sending the deal to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk just days before a potential government shutdown deadline.
Governor Spanberger’s office announced Wednesday that the governor had signed landmark legislation to protect reproductive freedoms, reaffirm the right to access contraception in Virginia and make sure more women can access critical reproductive healthcare.
After the Supreme Court of Virginia nullified the voter-approved redistricting amendment, lawmakers responded - largely along party lines.
The hearings come as Democrats, who control the legislature, have raised concerns about what they see as interference in university autonomy from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office and the White House.
Virginia voters have made history by electing candidates who broke race and gender barriers in this week's elections.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Race between Democrat and State Senator Ghazal Hashmi and Republican John Reid is the third statewide race on the ballot Tuesday. If elected, Hashmi would be the first Muslim elected to statewide office in Virginia. Reid would be the first openly gay man elected to statewide office in the Commonwealth.
Voters in races across the country have backed Democrats, including in New York’s mayoral race and contests for governor in New Jersey and Virginia.
Election Day is Nov. 4, and Democrats and Republicans are making their last call to voters prior to Election Day in Virginia.
This past Tuesday, a debate was hosted by Republican candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor John Reid that pitted him against an AI generated persona of Democratic candidate Ghazala Hashmi, sparking debate online about the use of AI in politics
Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s attorney general, has faced criticism from both parties after allegedly sending controversial text messages to Republican State Del. Carrie Coyner in 2022.
State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has secured the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
Former Del. Jay Jones will look to be the face of legal resistance to President Donald Trump in Virginia after winning Tuesday’s closely watched Democratic state primary for attorney general.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Tackling hate crimes and fostering inclusion, Virginia lawmakers form their first Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus. To comprise a list of priorities affecting the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community, the caucus will hold virtual meetings. The caucus is expected to hold meetings in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Virginia Beach area. Virginia Tech’s Asian Cultural Engagement Center Director Dr. Nina Ha hopes the voices from southwest Virginia will not be overlooked. Kathy Tran, virtually April 22 when they pay homage to Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month.
