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Virginia Democrats Pass Constitutional Amendments Blasted by Republicans
The Democrat-led Virginia Senate has voted to enshrine the right to an abortion and to vote in the state's constitution
Virginia Dems Vindman, Subramanyam help pass Laken Riley Act
The U.S. House sent President Donald Trump the measure - named for a slain nurse from Georgia - which allows authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of violent crimes or
Virginia Democrats pass amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution; Republicans call it ‘extreme’
After a long and spirited debate, Virginia House Democrats have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage
In Virginia, Democrats pushed forward resolutions in the House of Delegates aimed at getting measures on abortion, marriage, and felon voting on the ballot in 2026. Democrats, who hold a narrow 51-49 majority in the state House,
Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution
The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic leader had violated the chamber’s decorum,
Virginia Senate committee hears bills that would change elections, how people vote
The Virginia House and Senate each approved a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies upon completion of their sentence. Lawmakers
Virginia Democrats pass abortion, voting rights constitutional amendments
Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on abortion and voting rights that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in November’s statewide elections.
Virginia moves one step closer to passing progressive constitutional amendments
The Virginia Senate voted Tuesday to advance a trio of constitutional amendments to guarantee Virginians' right to abortion care, automatically restore voting rights to disenfranchised felons and remove an antiquated law banning same-sex marriage .
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Virginia Democrats approve contraceptive rights bill
Virginia Democrats successfully passed a bill through the House of Delegates protecting contraceptive rights despite Gov.
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Virginia lawmaker takes aim at Confederate groups' tax-exempt status: 'It's not the Virginia Way'
Virginia Democrats are once again advocating for legislation aimed at stripping tax-exempt status from several organizations linked to Richmond’s Confederate history.
Cook Political Report calls Virginia governor’s race a toss-up
The race for Virginia’s governorship is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched political contests nationwide this ...
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Contraception protections advance in Virginia amid renewed debate
With contraception rights under scrutiny nationwide, Virginia Democrats are doubling down on efforts to safeguard access, even as they brace for potential pushback from Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Democrats seek Youngkin’s support during his last legislative session as governor
Filed bills include a grant program to help end food insecurity on Virginia college campuses, an endowment to provide ...
Democrats push $15 minimum wage, GOP raises business concerns
Virginia House Democrats renewed their push to once again raise the state’s minimum wage, framing the legislation as a ...
Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win
The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.
Democrats grapple with their own message in Trump 2.0
President Donald Trump is already testing the limits of Hill Democrats who have vowed to be less antagonistic the second time ...