Last month, Virginia became the 12th state to enact an "assault weapon" ban, which Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law on ...

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms. The new law is to take ...

Governor Abagail Spanberger signed 25 bills passed during Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly session, approving measures ...

Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed Thursday, drawing major criticism from some of the state’s largest unions and labor advocate ...

The NRA filed lawsuits in both federal and state courts, arguing the law is unconstitutional.

The veto comes after the General Assembly rejected sweeping amendments that labor unions argued weakened the legislation.

After Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed twin bills earlier this week, Virginia is now on track to establish a paid family and medical leave program by 2028.

VIRGINIA BEACH — Overcoming adversity strengthened the bond between two longtime prominent friends who recently tied the knot ...

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a once-rising star in the Democratic Party whose tenure was marred by sexual assault allegations, shot and killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, inside their home ...

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax served as the 41st lt governor under Gov. Ralph Northam between Jan. 13, 2018, to Jan. 15, 2022.

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia made history Monday when Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law landmark legislation making it the first state in the South to offer paid family and medical leave. The new ...