Democrats and Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly were divided along party lines this session, but came together over some key issues.
House Bill 217 would prohibit the manufacture, sale, import, purchase and transfer of many semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns that meet its newly expanded definition of...
Some lawmakers hope for more guardrails to better protect Virginians amid the boom in artificial intelligence.
Democrats delivered on their campaign promises to introduce gun safety measures if they won control in the state General Assembly, although most bills did not pass...
The General Assembly introduced several proposals to update public school curricula, including education around food allergies, mental health, hazing and overdose prevention.
Legislation did not advance that would allow universities the option to install school crossing zones on campuses, although pedestrian injuries continue to rise throughout the state.
Bills to help educate juveniles and prevent fatal overdoses amid the opioid epidemic have advanced in the General Assembly.
State lawmakers did not advance legislation this session that aimed to slow rising rent prices, although affordable housing remains a big concern for Virginia constituents. But...
An education coalition and lawmakers on Friday hosted a press conference to highlight legislative priorities, including teacher compensation. Several bills to improve teacher pay are working...
As Virginia continues down the road of speeding up the transition from gas-powered passenger vehicles to electric ones, new rules proposed by the federal government could...