Parade of Opinions: Politicians march to the beat of Election season at the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade
Politicians from both parties used the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade to rally support and emphasize the importance of voter participation ahead of the upcoming election.
Governor Youngkin Declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth.
Liberty University receives mattresses from the Virginia Industries for the Blind
The University announced that it had received mattresses at it's newly constructed residence hall which will open for the first time this month.
Gov. Youngkin announces legislation to aid people with disabilities
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin stopped in Salem to sign new legislation to support Virginians with developmental disabilities and their families on Tuesday.
Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battle
Political observers have already placed their bets on U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, predicting the Democrat will win his third term in November.
Youngkin vetoes bills on skill games, contraception and Confederate heritage tax breaks
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin took action on a final batch of bills from the yearโs regular legislative session Friday, signing seven but vetoing 48.
Parts of the Affordable Connectivity program expired, leaving thousands of Virginians with higher internet bills
Broadband internet is a need all across rural America, and with parts of the Affordable Connectivity program now expired, thousands of Virginians could have higher monthly internet bills.
Convenience store owners protest Gov. Youngkinโs amendments to skill games regulation bill
Convenience store owners across the state Monday refused to sell lottery tickets in protest of Governor Youngkin's amendments to the skill games regulation bill.
Youngkin proposes compromise path forward on state budget, calling for status quo on taxes
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Democratic lawmakers who control the Virginia General Assembly have spent months at odds over taxes.
Mobile billboard advocating for affordable medications travels through Roanoke
Imagine struggling to pay for life-saving prescriptions. Thatโs what one Roanoke man is experiencing. He and others are asking Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign a bill thatโd make medications more affordable in the Commonwealth.
Governor Youngkin responds to General Assembly passed budget
Governor Glenn Youngkin is sharing his thoughts on the budget the General Assembly recently passed. Youngkin said the current budget needs a lot of work because it negatively impacts Virginians.
WATCH: Gov. Youngkin delivers remarks on priorities for the commonwealth
Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered remarks on the priorities for the commonwealth after taking action on 50 pieces of legislation on Thursday, signing 30 bills into law and vetoing 20.
Virginia governor signs 64 bills into law, vetoes 8 others as legislative session winds down
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action late Friday on 84 pieces of legislation, signing 64 bills into law and vetoing eight others, including legislation that would add more restrictions on firearm transfers.
Jury in Natural Bridge Zoo trial decides state justified in seizing 71 animals
A jury has decided the state was justified in seizing 71 out of 100 animals they took during a search at Natural Bridge Zoo last December.
Legislation allowing recreational marijuana sales in Virginia heads to GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation that if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin would allow recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year.
Virginia State Police looking to reduce crashes on I-81 with โOperation DISS-ruptโ
Virginia State Police is aiming to crack down on speeding and reckless driving on Interstate 81 with Operation DISS-rupt.
Virginia Lawmakers Seek Paid Family Medical Leave
Virginia lawmakers are pushing for paid family medical leave for the sixth year. The federal government requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of leave for a qualifying event, such as caring for a family member with a serious health condition. However, the federal law doesn't require employees to be paid for this time off. The proposed bill in the Virginia General Assembly would change this for workers.
Gov. Youngkin signs executive order on artificial intelligence guidelines
The order implements AI standards and guidelines to protect Virginians, utilizing $600,000 in proposed funds for AI pilots in state agencies.
Feeding Southwest Virginia helping food insecure families this holiday season
1 in 8 Virginians battles food insecurity, but fortunately for them, there are plenty of people in our area with very generous and giving hearts!
Gov. Youngkin, First Lady Youngkin present Godโs Pit Crew with Spirit of Virginia award
On Friday, Gov. Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin were in Danville to deliver the Spirit of Virginia award to Godโs Pit Crew.
Youngkin expresses disappointment in legislative wins by Virginia Democrats, pledges bipartisanship
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has expressed disappointment with election results that allowed Democrats to take control of both the Virginia House and Senate, but pledged to work with the party's new legislative majority on bipartisan priorities.
Republican David Suetterlein announces victory in race for Virginia Senate District 4 seat
Republican David Suetterlein has announced his victory in the race for the Virginia Senate District 4 seat.
Virginia NAACP sues Youngkin for records behind the denials of felonsโ voting rights
The Virginia NAACP has filed a lawsuit alleging Gov. Glenn Youngkinโs administration failed to turn over public records.
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat
Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democratic lawmaker.
Most Virginians cannot afford childcare, according to Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Childcare is not affordable to most Virginians, according to information presented during the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commissionโs meeting on Monday
Youngkin administration says unknown number of eligible voters were wrongly removed from rolls
Gov. Glenn Youngkinโs administration acknowledged this week, with early voting underway, that it is working to fix an error that caused an unknown number of eligible Virginians to be removed from the voter rolls.
Gov. Youngkin calls lawmakers back to Richmond for special session on long-delayed budget
Virginia lawmakers will reconvene in Richmond next week to consider a compromise General Assembly negotiators recently reached on the long-delayed state budget.
Blacksburg locals protest Virginiaโs exit of climate control program
Governor Glenn Youngkin is pulling Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a multi-state agreement to limit carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas effects.
Virginia lawmakers say they have deal on โmajor componentsโ of budget, including rebates, tax cuts
The Virginia legislators who have been leading negotiations over the months-delayed state budget say they have reached agreement on the โmajor componentsโ of a compromise.
Virginia finalizes guidance on transgender students, including rolling back some accommodations
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkinโs administration says it has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students.
Virginia's Youngkin surpasses previous governors' annual fundraising records in a single quarter
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkinโs main fundraising apparatus says it will soon report raising $5.75 million in this yearโs second quarter.
Lawsuit claims Virginiaโs felony disenfranchisement violates Reconstruction-era federal law
People who have been disqualified from voting in Virginia because of their criminal records filed a lawsuit Monday against Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state elections officials challenging the stateโs automatic disenfranchisement of people with felony convictions.
Virginia senators announce more than $4M for airport improvement projects
On Tuesday, Senator Mark Warner and Senator Tim Kaine announced more than $4,000,000 in federal funding for Virginia airport improvements.
Virginia regulators advance Youngkin plan to leave climate initiative he calls ineffective
Virginia regulators have voted to advance Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkinโs plan to withdraw from a multistate carbon cap-and-trade program.
Buckle up! Annual Click It or Ticket campaign launches in Virginia ahead of Memorial Day
On Monday, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced this yearโs Click It or Ticket campaign, which they say is running through June 4.
Debt ceiling is reason why Virginia leaders wait to finalize budget
The nationโs debt ceiling, and Congressโ delay in passing the budget is having a trickle-down effect preventing state and county leaders from finalizing theirs; that can have an impact on your childโs education.
Manufacturing automotive company to establish first US location in Salem, creating 119 new jobs
STS Group AG, a manufacturing automotive company, is headed to Salem and is expected to bring 119 jobs in its wake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday.
VDH kicks off American Heart Month with heart health-promoting activities
February is American Heart Month, and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), is kicking things off with a few free heart health-promoting events.
Wason Center poll finds Virginians give high approval for Gov. Youngkin, low approval for Pres. Biden
The Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University released poll results for its recent survey of the Commonwealth.