Politics

His visits to Roanoke and Buena Vista were part of a five-city swing of information-gathering and discussions.

Changes could be on the way to how Martinsville handles its budget, thanks to an ongoing outside audit.

Matt Fariss, a former state delegate from Campbell County, remains jailed on gun and drug charges after his arrest Saturday night.

The governor’s veto count now totals 121 — the same number that Democrat Terry McAuliffe signed during his entire four-year term.

The former Republican lawmaker has remained behind bars in Amherst County, but he is due to appear in court for a bond hearing Tuesday.

The ex-lawmaker is also accused of violating a protective order. He is being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.

Veronica Bratton, backed by U.S. Rep. Bob Good, took 64% of the vote for unit chair after a contentious fight between Republican factions.

Sen. Louise Lucas and Del. Luke Torian tell the governor that his interest in negotiating the budget is “unprecedented.” Governor’s spokesman says Democrats wanted tax increases kept secret.

The latest round of vetoes bring the governor’s total veto count this year to 50. The governor said the bills undermine public safety; criminal justice advocacy groups say he is playing “politics of fear.”

Martinsville has grappled with the question of reversion since the 1980s. New legislation would require a referendum if it comes up again.