Category: Virginia

Biden Targets ‘MAGA Republicans’ in Health Care Speech Amid Growing Discontent With Economy

President Joe Biden accused “MAGA Republicans” of pursuing a radical plan that he claimed would deprive millions of families of health coverage and threaten to tank the U.S. economy during a speech in Virginia Beach on Tuesday. Biden touted his plans to safeguard Americans’ access to affordable health care and stated that congressional Republicans are…


19 State Attorneys General Warn Grocers, Big-Box Retailers Against Mailing Abortion Pills

The attorneys general of 19 different states have sent a letter to Costco and Kroger warning the retail brands against sending abortion pills through the mail. Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced updated rules that allow stores with pharmacies, such as Costco and Kroger, to dispense the abortion drug mifepristone through…


‘Unbelievable’: Youngkin Takes Aim at Biden’s Choice Not to Visit Ohio Derailment Site

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed disbelief Sunday at President Joe Biden’s decision not to visit East Palestine, Ohio, where a Norfolk Southern train derailed on Feb. 3, leaking toxic chemicals into the ground, water, and air. In a Feb. 26 appearance on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Youngkin noted that, while the president visited Ukraine…


Virginia to Ban China From Buying Farmland

Virginia will ban foreign adversaries, including China, from buying agricultural land in the Commonwealth, effective Jan. 1, 2023. The House bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly on Friday. With the Senate version passing two weeks ago, the bill is poised to be signed into law by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin soon. Prohibiting China from…


Virginia Moves to Ban China From Buying Farmland

Virginia will ban foreign adversaries, including China, from buying agricultural land in the commonwealth, effective Jan. 1, after legislators in the House of Delegates and Senate recently approved versions of the proposal, and sent the measure to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin for his expected signature. Prohibiting China from buying farmland in Virginia tops Youngkin’s legislative agenda this year….


Organized Retail Theft to Become Class 3 Felony in Virginia Amid Surge in Shoplifting

Virginia state lawmakers on Feb. 23 approved legislation that will make organized retail theft a Class 3 felony and could leave those convicted of the crime eligible for prison sentences of up to 20 years. The bill, HB 1885, was introduced by Republican delegate Kathy Byron, and will make it a Class 3 felony for anyone to conspire or act in…


Virginia Bill Making It Easier to Declare Curfew Heads to Gov. Youngkin

Legislation allowing chief law enforcement officers in Virginia’s cities to set temporary curfews for imminent civil unrest or riots is on its way to the governor’s desk. The Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation SB 1455 on Feb. 22. The measure empowers local law enforcement chiefs to impose curfews for up to 24 hours if there…


Road Trip! Pack the Family Car and Head for 1 of These Destinations

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com The classic road trip is always a family favorite. Here are five ideas that will encourage you to hit the open road. Amazing Arizona Many visitors to the heart of the Southwest are surprised by the diversity found in the Grand Canyon state. From cactus-strewn deserts and crimson canyons…


Democrat Jennifer McClellan Wins House Seat in Virginia Special Election

Democrat Jennifer McClellan, a state lawmaker from Richmond, was elected by Virginia voters this week to fill a vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives. McClellan, 50, defeated right-wing Republican challenger Leon Benjamin in the Feb. 21 special election for the blue-leaning 4th Congressional District, which includes the capital city and goes south to the…


Voters Head to Polls for Special Election in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District

Voters in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District will select the replacement for the late Rep. Donald McEachin, who died shortly after being reelected last November, in a special election on Tuesday. Voters in the Democrat-leaning district will choose between Democrat Jennifer McClellan and Republican Leon Benjamin. McClellan is heavily favored to take the seat, which Democrats…