Virginia lawmakers worked this session to address high housing costs. Nearly eight in 10 cost-burdened renters in Virginia spend more than 30% of their income on rent, which qualifies them as extreme...

The bills reduce the penalty from a class 1 misdemeanor to a civil fine for failing to notify property owners before installing invasive plants.

A long-debated bill that would require permits for hunting with dogs has passed the House.

By Stef Anderson/VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. –THC breathalyzers are often discussed as a way to detect drivers under the influence, especially as Virginia closes in on a retail

Lawmakers advanced a House bill requiring two state agencies to develop best practices for annual mental health screenings for students

Lawmakers debated whether to expand career readiness to high school students in Virginia, but ultimately concerns over funding halted the bill.

Democrats and Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly were divided along party lines this session, but came together over some key issues.

House lawmakers advanced a bill to create a clear, statewide dress code for visitors to state correctional facilities. The bill is intended to help reduce confusion and denied visits.

Over a dozen climate organizations and hundreds of advocates attended Virginia Climate Lobby Day at the State Capitol, at the midpoint of the General Assembly session.

House Bill 122 seeks to bolster consumer protections by banning toxic ingredients used in the beauty industry.

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…

Measure would establish a Habitat Policy Oversight Committee within the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, if approved by the Senate.

Democrats push farm worker minimum wage bill for third year

A House Labor and Commerce subcommittee recommended continuing until next session a measure to have data centers pay for associated infrastructure and energy costs, instead of passing them onto reside...

House Bill 122 seeks to bolster consumer protections by banning toxic ingredients used in the beauty industry.