Politics

The Augusta Correctional Center is one of four state prisons set to close this year. Its 200-plus employees can request reassignment at other correctional facilities, or opt for retirement or severance.

The Republican had been outmaneuvered by Democrats who had used his bill to force a floor vote — and rejected his motion to strike his own bill.

Four bills to create a new shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand Dominion Energy’s existing program moved ahead in the General Assembly on Monday via voice votes with no debate.

Criminal cases with in-custody defendants or witnesses are no longer held at Danville’s federal court because security measures are lacking.

The younger Trump was the headliner for Washington and Lee’s Mock Convention, where he repeated several false claims.

The former Trump appointee leads a group of conservatives who say she risks damaging her future prospects if she continues to criticize Donald Trump.

The bill for the proposed Alexandria arena passed the House Appropriations Committee. Inspired by a Roanoke County election, House committee approved a revision to the state’s ‘sore loser’ election law.

The Democrat-backed proposal would launch retail sales on Jan. 1, 2025. Republicans, however, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, have shown little open support for legalization.

One bill would establish a new program for Appalachian Power customers to buy energy from solar developers, while another would expand Dominion Energy’s existing program.

In what appears to be a deliberate political maneuver, the 12 Democrats on the House Rules Committee voted to send Griffin’s bill to the floor as a way to get Republicans on record.