Six months in, Spanberger defends her record as economic concerns persist
Abigail Spanberger took the oath of office on the steps of Virginia’s state Capitol six months ago Friday, becoming the ...
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Virginia climbs to third spot in CNBC ‘Top States for Business’ rankings
Virginia shifted from fourth to third place in CNBC’s annual “top states for business” rankings, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday. ...
Virginia cannabis budget language triggers legal confusion, political fallout
Virginia’s decision to revive legal cannabis sales through the state budget instead of standalone legislation has triggered several days of ...
Virginia’s reproductive rights amendment faces legal challenges over procedural step, language
A legal challenge to Virginia’s pending reproductive rights amendment is headed toward a hearing later this month, with potential implications ...
Here are 10 notable new Virginia laws that will take effect July 1
Hundreds of new Virginia laws will begin taking effect Wednesday, after Gov. Abigail Spanberger acted on more than 1,100 bills ...
Virginia to fund cancer screening program for firefighters
Virginia’s new two-year budget earmarks millions to help offset current and forthcoming federal funding changes to healthcare and social services. ...
Virginia lawmakers return Monday to weigh Spanberger budget amendments before fiscal deadline
Less than 48 hours before the start of Virginia’s new fiscal year, the General Assembly will meet in Richmond Monday ...
Farmers, retailers worry as state and federal regs for hemp, marijuana shift
A legal cannabis market is set to take effect in Virginia next summer pending a final state budget, but Mannassas-based ...