Virginia Senate Democrats on Tuesday defeated several Republican efforts to repeal a so-called “clean cars” law that aims to reduce carbon pollution through the adoption of California’s stringent rules for vehicle emissions.
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Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration has rewritten Virginia's model policies for the treatment of transgender students, issuing guidance for school divisions that would roll back some accommodations and tighten parental notification requirements.
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed 26 bills as he took action on more than 800 measures the divided legislature sent him during its regular session.
Virginia's General Assembly moved swiftly Wednesday to put the final legislative touches on a bill that bans local school systems from imposing mask mandates on students.
Striking a tone of bipartisanship and optimism, Virginia’s new Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, pledged to “restore trust in government and to restore power to the people” as he was sworn in to office Saturday in Richmond.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Accomack County is a finalist for a proposed Rocket Lab USA Inc. facility.
Republican Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin met with outgoing Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam on Thursday for a lunch with their wives at the executive mansion in Richmond, and in cordial remarks afterward both pledged a smooth transition of power.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill that will include in-person absentee voting on Sundays and the removal of witness signature requirement for absentee ballots during a public health emergency. There's also accessibility laws like curbside voting.
Governor Larry Hogan announced May 14 that the state of Maryland will be lifting mask mandates starting Saturday, May 15. Delaware Governor John Carney announced on May 21st, the state will lift its mask requirements. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted the state's universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the CDC, effective tonight at midnight.