2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (528+ words) A budget measure under consideration in Virginia could eventually lower electricity costs for some residents. If it takes effect, certain utility customers would get about $35 a year from the state's expanding carbon-credit revenue. The U.S. Sun reported that Virginia lawmakers approved…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (465+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed an executive order and legislation she says will “strengthen public safety, reaffirm federal law enforcement accountability, and provide guidance to Virginians holding public positions — including as poll workers, courthouse…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (297+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's long-awaited rollout of a retail marijuana market faces new uncertainty as Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposes sweeping changes to legislation passed by the General Assembly. The proposed amendments have sparked pushback from Democrats and marijuana advocates. Lawmakers will…...

4+ mon, 3+ 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…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (733+ words) A person marks their ballot at a polling place in Falls Church, Va., during early voting for the 2024 election. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption A national effort to circumvent the Electoral College has gained another state. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (785+ words) Nebraska Officials Approve Medical Marijuana Rules, Sending Them To Attorney General And Governor Feds Launch Campaign Warning Against Marijuana-Impaired Driving Ahead Of 4/20 Pennsylvania Lawmakers Approve Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals For Terminally Ill Patients Maryland Firefighters And…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (82+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Spanberger can show seriousness on affordability by vetoing a bill that would…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (321+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia state officials tout the Department of Energy’s recent partnership with the Davis Energy & Infrastructure Strategy Group. “Energy policy is now economic policy,” said Nick Preservati, West Virginia Deputy Secretary of Commerce. “If a state signals that…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (368+ words) Abigail Spanberger. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Reagan Campbell is an intern for The Daily Signal. As Virginia voters take part in a closely contested redistricting referendum, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is heading toward the final tally with…...