The amendment push comes after President Donald Trump asked Republican-controlled states to “find more seats” ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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An amendment to Virginia’s constitution that could see the Commonwealth’s congressional districts redrawn in time for the 2026 midterms cleared its first hurdles Wednesday afternoon.
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Two statewide candidates are temporarily off the campaign trail and at the Capitol for a special session.
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The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, ruled that a lower court judge erred when he said West Virginia's public nuisance law did not apply to the lawsuit involving the distribution of opioids.
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Most dog owners are aware of leash laws within public parks. And yet a great many feel confident in letting their pet run untethered.
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The lawsuit accuses a former school administrator of failing to act after four different people went to her with concerns that the student brought a gun to school.
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When asked during a debate, Virginia AG Jason Miyares said he has a history of protecting Virginians from discrimination. But the incumbent candidate voted against a law that expanded workplace protections.
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Virginia Democrats released the language of the proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday. It could allow the legislature to redraw the Commonwealth’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Governor Glenn Youngkin is creating a state-based system to fill the gap for people who are in need of food assistance.
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Carilion Clinic announced this week it's exceeded its goal of $100 million for the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center. Now, Carilion is embarking on another $50 million initiative to add proton therapy.
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Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, said Monday that she would not oppose a push by the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional districts ahead of next year's midterm elections.
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