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Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, will run for lieutenant governor
Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney says he’s dropping his bid for Virginia governor in 2025 and will instead run for lieutenant governor. Stoney said Tuesday he believes the best way to ensure Virginia families get the change they deserve is for the Democratic party to avoid a damaging primary. When Stoney entered the gubernatorial race in December, it set up...
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Virginia lawmakers agree to extend budget talks as they take up Youngkin amendments, vetoes
Leaders of the Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly have reached a last-minute deal with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to extend state budget negotiations in an attempt to avert gridlock. Lawmakers on Wednesday voted to effectively start the budget process over in a special session. Top leaders say the change in course was made in an effort to lower tensions over the...
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Virginia lawmakers start over on state budget
The Virginia General Assembly unanimously decided it’s easier to start from scratch than try to salvage the governor’s heavily amended version of the state budget. Northern Virginia Reporter Drew Wilder explains.
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Youngkin vetoes Virginia bills mandating minimum wage increase, establishing marijuana retail sales
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed two top Democratic legislative priorities. He announced vetoes Thursday to bills that would have allowed the recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year and measures mandating a minimum wage increase. Youngkin said the marijuana bill would create health and safety problems. Virginia legalized the adult possession of marijuana several years ago...
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The future of gun control legislation in Virginia
Gun safety laws have been sailing through the Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly, but the question remains, which ones will Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin sign? Investigative Reporter Ted Oberg and the News4 I-Team report he’s expected to sign some, but some victims’ advocates say that isn’t enough.
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‘Not on my watch': Virginia arena's path forward now seems unlikely
State Sen. President pro tempore Louise Lucas is blocking Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to bring the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Virginia. Youngkin would not name Lucas but called the block a “monumental mistake.” News4’s Drew Wilder reports.
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‘Make yourself heard': Super Tuesday polls open in Virginia
Virginia is one of more than a dozen states where voters will cast a ballot in the presidential primary. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Nikki Haley campaigns in Northern Virginia ahead of Super Tuesday
With Super Tuesday next week both Republicans still in the race are spending time in Virginia. Donald Trump has a rally scheduled for Saturday, and Nikki Haley made two stops in the state Thursday. Before her rally in Tysons, she spoke one-on-one with Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey.
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2024 Virginia primary guide: Dates, deadlines and voting info
Primary season is here, and that means you have decisions to make about when and how to vote. We’ve got key details and deadlines for voting in Virginia.
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Virginia state Senate budget proposal strips funding for new arena
Some of the Virginia Senate’s top Democrats said they don’t think they should be using state-backed bonds to fund a new arena for Monumental Sports and Entertainment.
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Virginia state senate budget proposal strips Caps, Wizards arena funding
Some of the Virginia Senate’s top Democrats said they don’t think they should be using state-backed bonds to fund a new arena for Monumental Sports and Entertainment.
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Virginia lawmakers advance bills to protect contraception access
Virginia Democrats who control the state Legislature are advancing legislation that aims to protect access to a wide range of contraception. The bills’ sponsors say access to birth control for family planning or medical care is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted after the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade. They note Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ concurring...
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Virginia House passes gun safety bills
There is growing momentum in the Virginia General Assembly for several bills that would place greater restrictions on some guns and the devices used with them. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports the Virginia House approved an assault weapons ban on a party line vote.
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Bill would allow ‘Dreamers' to join law enforcement in Virginia
Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill to allow people under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals act status to join law enforcement. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey explains why a local police chief supports the measure.
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Virginia Senate Democrats vote down GOP-sponsored ‘clean cars' repeal bills
Virginia Senate Democrats have again defeated Republican efforts to repeal an electric vehicle mandate that aims to reduce carbon pollution through the adoption of California’s stringent rules for vehicle emissions. A Senate committee on Tuesday voted down three GOP-sponsored bills that would have rolled back the so-called “clean cars” legislation first signed into law in 2021. The law will phase...
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Don Scott becomes Virginia's 1st Black House speaker
Don Scott is now the first Black speaker of Virginia’s House. News4’s Julie Carey reports on the first day of the legislative session.
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New speaker makes history as Virginia Legislature opens; Youngkin calls for bipartisan progress
A remade Virginia General Assembly has convened its 2024 session. The Legislature kicked off 60 days of work on Wednesday with a Democratic majority newly in charge of both chambers. Last year’s consequential election cycle saw the GOP lose its House of Delegates majority. Guns, gambling, abortion, public safety and other issues will be on the agenda this year. Democrats...
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What to expect as Virginia General Assembly session begins
With Democrats in control of both chambers, the Virginia General Assembly will consider Alexandria arena plans, gun safety, marijuana retail and abortion rights. News4’s Julie Carey reports.
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Appeals court dismisses Virginia election integrity challenge
Virginia’s Attorney General is calling the dismissal a win for election integrity.
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Richmond mayor Levar Stoney announces candidacy for governor
Current Richmond mayor Levar Stoney announces his candidacy for the 2025 Virginia governor election. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.