Politics

State legislation has been proposed to meet a federal deadline for broadband deployment on utility poles. But opponents say it puts an unfair onus on small power providers.

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.

Trump campaign manager puts the congressman on notice over DeSantis endorsement: “Bob Good won’t be electable when we get done with him.”

However, Sen. Suetterlein’s measure to close a loophole in Virginia’s “sore loser” law passed with bipartisan support.

Advocates of the electronic games succeeded in getting a vote to bypass a committee that might have made changes to the bill.

Republicans introduce bills to loosen gun restrictions that face a Democratic majority that is pushing for new gun laws that Gov. Youngkin may veto.

Proposed legislation would also aim to reduce the monthly minimum bill that subscribers to Dominion Energy’s shared-solar program must pay, which is a point of contention among solar advocates and electric utilities.

The select committee will meet from May through November and is tasked with developing at least five recommendations for next year’s General Assembly.

The General Assembly opened Wednesday with the Republican governor pitching his plans to a new Democratic majority.

The region will have no representation on the Senate Finance Committee and only one legislator on House Appropriations.