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Advocates deliver 37,000+ signatures in support of contraception protections
After some justices of the U.S. Supreme Court suggested they should reconsider precedent protecting access to contraceptives, Virginia Democrats passed a law that would protect such access. But the governor has yet to sign it, and advocates want him to act, as Brad Kutner reports from Richmond.
Youngkin signs new fentanyl punishments
Governor Glenn Youngkin Thursday morning signed a bill that increases punishments for those who manufacture pressed pills that include fentanyl. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Here’s how to safely view the eclipse in Virginia
Next Monday, April 8, Virginians can see a partial solar eclipse, and most state parks are planning watch parties. Roxy Todd has tips for how to view the eclipse safely.
Congressional hopefuls are almost out of time to get their paperwork in
Thursday is a key deadline for primary elections this summer. Michael Pope has details.
Meet Virginia: Cindy Patterson
All this year, Christine Kueter has been crisscrossing Virginia to listen to the stories of the 8.5 million people who call the Commonwealth home. Today, she introduces us to a horse trainer in Abingdon who creates bonds with trust and understanding.
Legislator shares her story ahead of Virginia’s first annual Black Maternal Health Week
For the first time, Virginia will mark Black Maternal Health Week starting Monday. The event comes after a 2023 study showed increased rates of maternal death in Black communities. One legislator didn’t need a study to show just how bad the problem is. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
What impact could the Florida abortion ruling have in Virginia?
Virginia is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions now that Florida will implement a six-week ban starting May 1st. Michael Pope has the story.
Governor Youngkin passes on retail marijuana market
Earlier this week, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a plan from Virginia Democrats for a retail marijuana market. It comes years after the state decriminalized the substance, allowing an illicit market to flourish. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
As Youngkin arena deal crumbles, the state’s budget hangs in the balance
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s hopes for a sports arena in northern Virginia may be dead, but politics in Virginia live on. Among deals that still need to happen between the Republican governor and his Democratic counterparts is the state’s budget. Brad Kutner has more.
Cocktails to go will soon become permanent in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin is putting his signature on a bill legalizing cocktails to go. Michael Pope has the story.