1+ week, 3+ day ago   (314+ words) A new report from the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service says Virginia’s economy is expected to grow modestly through the end of the year. However, job losses are also still expected. “It seems like we hit…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (291+ words) RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia lawmakers are back at the Statehouse Monday, prepared to take a final vote on the state’s budget after months of internal disagreements. The deadline to get an approved spending plan to the governor’s desk is June 30, now…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (290+ words) Polls have closed for the 2026 D.C. Primary elections. 7News has your live election results RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — Virginia is one step closer to launching a legal recreational marijuana marketplace after Gov. Abigail Spanberger and legislative leaders announced a compromise agreement that could allow…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (624+ words) VIRGINIA, USA — A new review by Virginia's legislative watchdog agency found that while some tourism development incentives generate strong economic returns, the Commonwealth's film incentives have struggled to build a sustainable film industry, and a small airline incentive program appears…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (208+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond this month for another attempt to reach a budget deal, with just days until the start of the new fiscal year and no agreement yet on the state’s next two-year…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (259+ words) Spanberger amended legislation recently passed by the General Assembly to begin legal sales of recreational marijuana in Virginia. The legislation now goes back to lawmakers to review the changes. -- Virginia’s proposed recreational pot market would initially feature fewer…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (605+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia’s legislative session reached a key turning point late Monday as Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger finalized action on hundreds of bills, sending many back to lawmakers for a final decision later this month. Lawmakers will return April…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (931+ words) Virginia Governor Signs Bills To Protect Marijuana Users’ Parental Rights And Allow Medical Use In Hospitals Marijuana Reform Group Polls Consumers About Freedoms Where They Live Ahead Of 4/20 Nebraska Senator Pushes Back Against Restrictive Hemp Rules Proposed By State Regulators…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (135+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a slate of bills aiming to strengthen Virginia schools throughout the Commonwealth. Spanberger signed more than 20 bills with bipartisan support to make sure students are set up for long-term success by prioritizing child safety…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (123+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed another batch of legislation into Virginia law, the most recent bills addressing cost of living and health care, according to a news release from her office. A news release from the governor's office…...