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Virginia bill to ensure minimum wage for farmers advances in House
Virginia lawmakers will vote on a House bill to extend minimum wage to farm workers, an effort that has been vetoed twice since 2024.
Virginia Military Institute governance bill advances without Virginia State University oversight
Virginia Military Institute governance reform bill advances in House without Virginia State University oversight amid concerns over VMI's Confederate history and board composition.
House subcommittee punts on data center bill, but hopes to ‘continue the work’
Virginia lawmakers heard testimony for and against the measure before continuing the bill to 2027.
All but one Virginia House district could go blue in Democrats’ proposed map
Virginia Democrats released a proposed congressional map that could favor the party in 10 districts, pending voter approval.
Making the business case for InternshipsVA
InternshipsVA establishes a framework that encourages Virginia employers to start or expand high-quality, paid internship programs.
Action delayed on legislation that would give VSU control of VMI
A House subcommittee delayed action on legislation that would place Virginia Military Institute under VSU oversight.
Virginia Democrats target military college’s funding after anti-DEI push
Virginia Democrats propose a task force to assess whether Virginia Military Institute should continue receiving state funds.
Spanberger talks economic priorities in exclusive Q&A
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger outlines her priorities on affordability, housing, federal funding cuts, energy policy and economic growth.
Virginia legislature appoints new automated systems director
The Virginia General Assembly has appointed Fritz Sassine as director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems, the division that oversees the state's Legislative Information System.
Virginia Senate Democrat files right-to-work repeal bill
Democratic state Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy has filed legislation to repeal Virginia's right-to-work law, potentially sparking an intraparty conflict with Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger.
Spanberger calls on U.Va. board to wait on hiring next president
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger sent a letter to the University of Virginia's board leaders Wednesday calling for them to delay hiring a new president or determine final candidates until she takes office in January 2026.
Virginia Democrats say U.Va.-DOJ deal violates state law
Virginia Democratic Senate leaders raised concerns about the university's recent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
