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Housing proposals spark clash over state and local roles in Virginia
3 天之前 · Amid forecasts that Virginia will see the third-highest rent increases in the nation this year, lawmakers are acknowledging the affordable housing crisis but remain divided on solutions. While the Senate Committee on Local Government advanced some bills addressing this issue on Monday, others were defeated or delayed for further deliberation.
Amid passionate debate, civil rights resolutions clear Virginia ...
2 天之前 · There were tears, yells and a call of “out of order” but by the end of the day Virginia’s Senate on Tuesday passed three resolutions aimed at enshrining certain civil rights into the state’s constitution. The resolutions, presented by Democrats, would protect abortion and other reproductive healthcare access in the state’s constitution, automatically restore voting […]
Virginia General Assembly session resumes Monday after storm …
2025年1月13日 · The Virginia General Assembly will resume its 2025 legislative session Monday after a two-and-a-half-day delay caused by Richmond’s water crisis following a severe winter storm. Lawmakers briefly convened Wednesday to vote on procedural resolutions before recessing until Monday.The disruption also postponed Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address, originally scheduled for ...
Historic push for constitutional protections in Virginia gains …
2025年1月14日 · Abortion Policy; Government + Politics; Health; Labor; Historic push for constitutional protections in Virginia gains momentum Amendments on reproductive rights, voting rights, and marriage equality clear the House; Republicans back “right-to-work” safeguard.
Spanberger and Earle-Sears neck-and-neck in fundraising battle
2025年1月16日 · The Virginia governor’s race is heating up as the latest fundraising reports reveal an early financial showdown between former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who is seeking the Democratic nomination, and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the likely Republican nominee. Both candidates have brought in millions, but Spanberger’s head start has left her campaign with a …
Legislative battles ahead in Richmond as session kicks off this …
2025年1月6日 · However, bipartisan support exists for measures to improve maternal health outcomes. Youngkin has proposed over $4 million in funding for pilot programs, increased OB-GYN residencies, and workforce development for doulas and midwives. Democrats have unveiled their own “momnibus” package of bills, which includes expanded Medicaid access and remote monitoring services for high-risk ...
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The Virginia Mercury is an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy. The Mercury launched in 2018 to bring a fresh perspective to coverage of the state’s biggest political and policy issues and fill the gaps in statehouse reporting created by a shrinking media industry. The Mercury is an affiliate of States […]
Live updates: Election Day in Virginia • Virginia Mercury
2024年11月5日 · Polls are now closed, and Virginians’ votes are being tallied. We’re posting live election results on our site as they come in.. 11:09 p.m.: Democrat Jennifer McClellan wins reelection in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.. 10:58 p.m.:
Virginia leaders react to Trump win as Harris keeps the …
2024年11月6日 · Virginia’s elected officials are reacting with mixed responses to Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, even as Vice President Kamala Harris managed to keep Virginia in the Democratic column, albeit by a narrower margin than President Joe Biden achieved in 2020. Republican officials in Virginia celebrated …