Tag: Senate
Democrat Mark Warner Wins Reelection to U.S. Senate, Easily Takes Prince William County
Democrat Mark Warner appears to have won reelection to the U.S. Senate with 55.63% of the vote.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Legislators Advance Police, Criminal Reform Measures
The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up the agenda this month for the special session that began Aug. 18. Legislators introduced over 50 police and criminal justice reform bills during the session.
Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chair on the Integrity of Our Elections
STATEMENT OF SENATE INTEL VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARK R. WARNER
~ On the integrity of our elections ~
Daniel Gade Wins Republican Nomination for Virginia’s U.S. Senate Seat
Daniel M. Gade won the Republican nomination to run against incumbent Sen. Mark Warner-D to represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate.
RICHMOND BEAT: Hundreds of LGBTQ Advocates Lobby Lawmakers for Protections
The day after hundreds lobbied lawmakers on behalf of LGBTQ rights during Equality Virginia’s Day of Action, two significant bills advanced in the General Assembly to further protections for the state’s LGBTQ residents.
RICHMOND BEAT: Bill Fails that Would Award Electoral Votes to Popular Vote Winner
RICHMOND — Legislation seeking to guarantee the presidency to candidates who earn the popular vote in national elections has again failed to advance in the General Assembly.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Senate votes for Election Day Holiday, No Excuse Absentee Voting
Virginia lawmakers have advanced Senate bills that make voting easier, including no excuse absentee voting and recognizing Election Day as a state holiday. Other legislation that would extend citizen access to voting has yet to clear committees.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Gun Rights Advocates Take Second Amendment Stand
RICHMOND, Va. — Chants of “We will not comply,” and “USA, USA,” sounded through the blanket of security as thousands of armed Second Amendment supporters converged on Richmond to protest proposed gun control measures.
Prince William Representatives Respond to Adjournment of Va Special Gun Control Session
The Republicans who control the Virginia General Assembly adjourned the special session to discuss gun control, Tuesday, without voting on any of the proposed bills or amendments.
RICHMOND BEAT: Governor’s Amendment Would Ban Phone Use While Driving in Va
Drivers in Virginia would face penalties for using a phone behind the wheel under legislation that Gov. Ralph Northam has amended and sent to the General Assembly for approval.
