Personal possession of marijuana is already legal, but buying and selling it isn’t. Democrats are pushing to change that but Gov. Glenn Youngkin remains cool to the idea.
Markus Schmidt
Markus Schmidt was a reporter for Cardinal News.
House committee rejects bill to block kids from going on social media after midnight
Del. Ellen Campbell, R-Rockbridge County, had proposed minors’ access to social media apps be restricted when they should be sleeping.
General Assembly committees advance bills to limit assault-style weapons
A Senate committee also rejected a measure that would expand concealed handgun permits to cover other types of weapons.
Rep. Bob Good endorses Trump after DeSantis ends his campaign
The Republican congressman faces a primary challenge from state Sen. John McGuire, who accuses him of being a “never-Trumper.”
House panel shoots down Del. Griffin’s gun proposals
Griffin argued that rural and urban Virginia have “different cultures” and that rural areas “should be able to live the way we want to live.”
House panel kills Griffin proposal to bring back the death penalty
Virginia made history in 2021 when it became the first Southern state to abolish the death penalty. Democrats controlled both the legislative and executive branches at the time.
Republican primary battle between McGuire and Good heats up
Trump campaign manager puts the congressman on notice over DeSantis endorsement: “Bob Good won’t be electable when we get done with him.”
Both parties want new gun laws. Just different ones.
Republicans introduce bills to loosen gun restrictions that face a Democratic majority that is pushing for new gun laws that Gov. Youngkin may veto.
New House committee will examine health care access in rural Virginia
The select committee will meet from May through November and is tasked with developing at least five recommendations for next year’s General Assembly.
Youngkin renews push on tax changes
The General Assembly opened Wednesday with the Republican governor pitching his plans to a new Democratic majority.


