Virginia Senate approves first step to get abortion and marriage on 2026 ballot
The Virginia state Senate completed the first step to send a set of amendments on abortion and marriage before voters in next year’s elections. Lawmakers pushed forward a trio of amendments. The abortion amendment would enshrine a “fundamental right” to abortion,
Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution
The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic leader had violated the chamber’s decorum,
Virginia Democrats pass abortion, voting rights constitutional amendments
Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on abortion and voting rights that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in November’s statewide elections.
Virginia Senate paves way for constitutional amendments
Three amendments are one step closer in a long journey to being enshrined in the Virginia Constitution after passing the Senate on Tuesday. The Senate paved the way to enshrine abortion, marriage equality,
Senate clears marriage, voting, abortion amendments; Right to Work amendment dumped
Members of the General Assembly are moving forward with three constitutional amendments proposed by Democrats.But they rejected an amendment supported by Republicans.
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Virginia Senate committee hears bills that would change elections, how people vote
Among the three constitutional amendments the Virginia Senate advanced this week was one that would automatically restore the ...
Amid passionate debate, civil rights resolutions clear Virginia legislature
There were tears, yells and a call of “out of order” but by the end of the day Virginia’s Senate on Tuesday passed three ...
Proposed Virginia bill would require homeschooling-style oversight of religious exemptions from school
The bill would require parents seeking a religious exemption from school to show proof of their ability to educate, evidence of their child's educational progress.
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Senate Democrats move to block Youngkin appointees
A Senate panel removed Meg Bryce, a member the state Board of Education, and Yesli Vega a member of the state Board of Health ...
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The six Dranesville Supervisor, House, and Senate candidates will discuss Great Falls issues relevant to their offices.
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Virginia Senate committee advances legislation to create a retail marijuana market
RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia Senate committee advanced legislation that would create a retail marijuana market in the ...
Virginia GOP Gov. Youngkin needs Democratic help to bolster his policy resume
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is urging a skeptical Democratic-controlled Legislature to work with him to roll back ...
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Bill aims to offer Virginia law enforcement officers some protection from prosecutors
Bill going through General Assembly aims to offer Virginia law enforcement officers some protection from prosecutors ...
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West Virginia Senate President Smith names remainder of leadership team, committee chairs
State Senate President Randy Smith named the rest of his new leadership team headlining into the 2025 legislative session, as ...
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West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor
Justice flipped a seat in the U.S. Senate after Manchin decided not to seek reelection, easily defeating a Manchin-endorsed ...
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Senate bill says no DUI charges on private property
A bill that says you can’t be charged with drunk driving if you are in a vehicle on your private property passed the state Senate, despite opposition from prosecutors and safe driving advocates.