The General Assembly passed a bill Wednesday to increase the penalty for acts of animal cruelty, amid public outpouring of support for “Tommie,” a pit bull...
Last October, Lt. Bradford Clark, a Hanover County firefighter, was killed when a tractor-trailer failed to “move over” as mandated by Virginia law. Now, the General...
A flurry of bills addressing affordable housing and high eviction rates in Virginia cities moved forward in the House and Senate last week.
Legislation to protect Virginia students who use cannabidiol oil is still making its way through the House after being unanimously passed by the Senate.
A bill moving through the General Assembly would require pet owners to use a tether at least 15 feet long when restraining a companion animal outside....
The General Assembly is moving to protect the privacy of people who win the Virginia Lottery — a proposal open-government advocates fear may threaten transparency.
At a press conference Thursday, victims who have lost loved ones to distracted driving gathered to share their stories and promote a bill that would expand...
Tension filled the room Wednesday as a House subcommittee voted to kill a bill that would let localities decide whether to remove or modify Confederate monuments...
As hundreds of teachers and supporters from around the state marched to the Virginia Capitol to call for higher salaries and more funding for public schools,...
A legislative subcommittee voted 6-4 Tuesday in favor of a bill that would make food stamps available to people convicted of drug-related felonies.