Va. lawmakers rebuke State Dept. for not paying group that helped Afghans
A Northern Virginia nonprofit incurred nearly $700,000 providing emergency medical care for people who fled Afghanistan in 2021. The State Department owes them.
By Antonio OlivoYoungkin signals support for Metro boost as Democrats file arena bills
Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) told lawmakers he will support an increase in Metro funding, which Democrats demanded before considering sports arena for Potomac Yards.
By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaVirginia Senate bill launches effort to build a casino in Tysons Corner
The bill would allow Fairfax County voters to decide if a casino can help reverse the impacts of office vacancies and declining Metro ridership caused by the pandemic.
By Antonio OlivoActivists push both sides of guns issue in a divided Richmond
At Virginia’s General Assembly, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday has become an open-air debating ground for the issue of guns and gun violence.
By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaLots of buzz, few details: Va. lawmakers in the dark on proposed arena
Virginia’s General Assembly will have to act on a plan to bring Capitals and Wizards to Potomac Yard, but so far the specifics of the deal are elusive.
By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaScott becomes Va.’s first Black House speaker as legislative session begins
The vote took place as lawmakers returned to Richmond Wednesday, convening their session with a heavy focus on taxes and incentives for the proposed Wizards/Caps arena.
By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaAs Don Scott becomes Va. speaker, emotion and an unexpected guest
Portsmouth Democrat Don L. Scott Jr. spoke of faith and redemption as he became the first Black person chosen as speaker of the House in Virginia history.
By Gregory S. SchneiderVa. General Assembly girds for fights over arena, taxes, schools and more
The Virginia legislature kicks off its 2024 session on Wednesday, with 60 days for Democrats to tussle with Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) over priorities.
By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaVa. Democrat Leslie Mehta joins primary race to challenge Rep. Rob Wittman
Democrat Leslie Mehta, former lead attorney with the ACLU of Virginia, hopes to take on Rep. Rob Wittman (R) in November’s general election.
By Laura VozzellaWages and health care: New Year’s Day brings new laws to the DMV
Though little is changing in the District, lawmakers in Maryland and Virginia passed more than a dozen new laws that take effect Monday.
By Katie Shepherd, Laura Vozzella and Michael Brice-SaddlerNewly blue Va. Capitol could send gun-control bills to Youngkin’s desk
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been so reticent on guns that some Democrats hope — and some gun-rights activists fear — that he might be open to some restrictions.
By Laura VozzellaA Va. plant promised PPE for health workers. $123M later, it’s mothballed.
State and local officials have urged Washington to complete a project that promised to bolster the nation’s glove supply and deliver jobs to Virginia’s rural Southwest.
By Laura VozzellaPlan for new Caps, Wizards arena in Va. stirs up its would-be neighbors
The arena proposed for Alexandria’s Potomac Yard area has become the biggest bone of contention in a city where residents argue over even the color of bricks.
By Teo ArmusYoungkin proposes Virginia budget that cuts income tax, raises sales tax
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) presented lawmakers Wednesday with a two-year spending plan that he says would shift taxation from what people earn to what they spend.
By Gregory S. SchneiderRepublican delegate preserves victory in recount of Va. House district
Del. Kim Taylor (R-Dinwiddie) saw her lead shrink but held on to a 53-vote margin over Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams in a district south of Richmond.
By Gregory S. SchneiderRace to replace Rep. Jennifer Wexton in Northern Virginia gets crowded
So far, 11 Democrats and two Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination after Wexton announced she won’t seek reelection due to health reasons.
By Antonio OlivoPlan to move Capitals, Wizards to Virginia draws transportation worries
With Metro facing a fiscal cliff and gridlock already clogging Alexandria, residents and sports fans are worried about getting to, from and around the arena.
By Teo ArmusMonumental, Youngkin announce deal to move Caps, Wizards to Virginia
The $2 billion project has the potential to transform a swath of land adjacent to residential Alexandria long eyed for redevelopment.
By Sam Fortier, Teo Armus and Laura VozzellaJudge rules against Virginia NAACP seeking Youngkin info on felon rights
A Richmond Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday against NAACP efforts to gain access to information Gov. Glenn Youngkin uses in considering felon voting rights.
By Gregory S. SchneiderLeonsis, Youngkin to make joint appearance as arena talks escalate
The event featuring the owner and governor indicates that an announcement to move the Capitals and Wizards is imminent. But D.C. is making a bid to keep them.
By Teo Armus, Laura Vozzella and Michael Brice-Saddler