The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) says there has been a delay in implementing the unemployment benefit programs through the “Continued Assistance to Unemployed Workers Act of 2020”.
Wednesday, a bill was introduced in the Virginia General Assembly to abolish the death penalty in the Commonwealth, and this morning, several Commonwealth’s Attorneys met to show their support.
Delegate Rob Bell is focusing on some key changes for mental and behavioral health and ID laws for Virginians with special needs in his seven bills before the General Assembly.
Chesterfield state Senator Amanda Chase is facing a possible censure in the Senate following her involvement in last week’s rally-turned-insurrection at the United States Capitol.
Attorneys and doctors say that a Virginia man who suffers from schizophrenia is unlikely to stand trial on charges alleging that he killed his parents.
Law enforcement agencies across Virginia are preparing for potential protest and unrest in the coming days. That includes downtown Richmond, home to the Virginia Statehouse.
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), along with Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), announced a bicameral bill Tuesday, Jan. 12, to end the federal death penalty.
A group of Virginia lawmakers is set to push for stricter regulatory oversight of the state’s dominant electric utility, saying Dominion Energy’s customers have overpaid billions of dollars.
The Virginia Department of Health has released a new tool to help Virginians determine their eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine, and when they might be able to get it.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Richmond due to credible threats of planned protest leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration on Jan. 20.
Leaders from Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. are encouraging Americans not to travel to the nation’s Capital for President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration and instead ask that people join virtually.
Several of Virginia’s political leaders are paying tribute to US Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, killed in the line of duty during violent protests at the Capitol Wednesday.
Governor Ralph Northam held a briefing Wednesday, January 6, to provide updates on the commonwealth’s ongoing response to COVID-19 and discuss vaccination plans.
A panel of judges has selected eight citizens who will join eight legislators on a bipartisan commission that will redraw Virginia’s legislative boundaries for the next decade.
Republican candidate for governor Kirk Cox is weighing in on the fight brewing on Capitol Hill over certifying the election results. He’s also discussing elements of his COVID-19 economic recovery plan.
As the pandemic continues to impact communities in Virginia, The Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition is pushing to expand access to paid sick days for essential workers.
The Transportation Security Administration says a woman has become the first person in 2021 to be caught with a loaded gun at Richmond International Airport.
The developers of the now-canceled Atlantic Coast Pipeline are laying out plans for how they want to go about unwinding their work and restoring disturbed land.
Under this new organization, the Office of Civil Rights will grow to a staff of 13, including seven attorneys and six professional staff, including investigators, working to protect Virginians’ civil rights and put a stop to violations.
Charlottesville and Albemarle County’s commonwealth's attorneys are participating in a letter to the General Assembly, calling on state legislators to take up criminal justice reform in the upcoming session.
2021 is finally here, and with the new year comes new laws throughout Virginia. The Virginia General Assembly passed several bills in 2020 that go into effect Friday, January 1.
Since 1996, the cost of a single vial of insulin has ballooned nearly 1,200%. Virginia's General Assembly passed a bill that caps the copay for insulin at $30 for a 30-day supply. The law takes effect January 1.
Dozens of nonprofits, businesses, and other groups across the commonwealth are asking lawmakers to push for electric vehicle legislation during the 2021 General Assembly session.
More 1,200 people have applied for eight spots on the Virginia’s new redistricting commission. But the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Wednesday that the pool of applicants does not appear to reflect the state’s diversity.
20th District Senator Bill Stanley is hoping a third time’s the charm. He’s bringing back legislation that would help improve outdated schools across the commonwealth and he says 2021 might just be the year the General Assembly says yes.
Princess Blanding, the sister of a Black man killed by Richmond police in 2018, has announced her candidacy for next year’s Virginia gubernatorial race.
The new information will keep the public informed about the numbers of COVID-19 vaccines distributed and administered in Virginia and will be updated daily.
Gov. Northam announced temporary changes to Virginia’s Unemployment Insurance Program that will support workers and businesses throughout the commonwealth who have been affected by the pandemic.
Frontline health care workers in central Virginia are making a plea before the holidays. They want you to be mindful of your plans with COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in the commonwealth.
More than 50 cities and counties across Virginia are using $30 million allocated by the state for projects designed to increase access to high-speed internet.
Governor Ralph Northam’s 2021 budget aims to help Virginians navigate the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic, provide much-needed relief for working families, and position the commonwealth to quickly rebuild our economy.
Prisons are divided into “zones.” Inmates have been given personal protective equipment. Visitation is canceled. Testing has ramped up. Still, the positive COVID-19 cases continue to climb within Virginia prisons.
Governor Northam has introduced new COVID-19 restrictions: Virginians should stay at home from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., wear masks in indoor and outdoor settings, and limit social gatherings to 10 people.
Terry McAuliffe is trying to get his old job back. “Today, I am proud to launch my campaign with my plan on the most important issue facing the next Governor: education.”
A GOP state senator in Virginia is suing over plans by Democratic leaders to limit public access to lawmakers’ offices during next year’s legislative session.
