Del. Ellen McLaughlin proposed a publicly accessible, statewide registry that included the names of people with felony convictions for cruelty to animals, including animal fighting, maiming, poison…

There could soon be statewide guidance on how to tackle issues that shape marine policy and advise on habitat, wetlands and coastal resilience policies.

Abigail Spanberger was sworn in Jan. 17 as Virginia's first female governor. Spanberger, a Democrat, took the oath of office around noon, pledging to “work tirelessly” for a more unified commonwealth.