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Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage
In Virginia, Democrats pushed forward resolutions in the House of Delegates aimed at getting measures on abortion, marriage, and felon voting on the ballot in 2026. Democrats, who hold a narrow 51-49 majority in the state House,
Virginia House passes bill changing procedure for third trimester abortions
Virginia Democrats are hoping to pass a bill to make abortion more accessible in the third trimester under specific situations.
Virginia House passes resolution to enshrine abortion rights in Constitution
The newly-passed resolution has a long way before it could become part of the state's constitution. However, House Republicans said it already violates state laws.
Virginia House advances constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, abortion, voting rights
The Virginia House of Delegates passed three state constitutional amendments Tuesday that would enshrine in state law reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and automatic restoration of voting
Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
The amendment with the most bipartisan support was the resolution protecting marriage equality. Following a 58-35 vote supporting the proposal, Democratic Del. Mark Sickles described his belief that the resolution reflects an evolving Virginia.
Virginia House Advances Landmark Amendments for Equality
The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions supporting abortion, voting, and marriage equality, stepping towards constitutional amendments. The proposed changes, essential to Democrats' legislative agenda,
Virginia House of Delegates Passes Key Resolutions Protecting Abortion, Voting Rights, and Marriage Equality
The Virginia House of Delegates has passed resolutions to protect abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality, paving the way for constitutional amendments.
Virginia House passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage, Senate vote pending
A new bill to allow same-sex marriage to be legal in Virginia passed in the House of Delegates this week. Gay marriage is currently outlawed in Virginia but became legal due to the Supreme Court's Federal decision.
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West Virginia Democratic Party sues to block GOP replacement for de Soto
A legal fight is brewing over whether to appoint a Republican or a Democrat to the West Virginia House of Delegates seat ...
Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump win
Voters in northern and central Virginia will vote in special elections to fill two vacancies in the state senate and an open ...
West Virginia delegates, senators sworn in ahead of 2025 legislative session
Wednesday marked the opening day for the 87th West Virginia legislature, which swore in all the new senators and delegates one month before the legislative session.
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Court battle brews as West Virginia GOP denies Dem appointment to vacant seat
A legal battle is brewing in West Virginia, as both Democrats and Republicans argue they have the legal right to fill a ...
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Steele out as Judiciary chair after police call; Delegate J.B. Akers now chairman
Speaker says change from Steele is 'recognition of his need to spend more time focused on matters outside the Capitol ...
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Key bill on data center oversight fails; rural-suburban split emerging
A centerpiece of a bipartisan push to strengthen Virginia’s oversight of data centers failed in a early General Assembly test ...
Ahead of Trump 2.0, Women’s March rebrands as ‘The People’s March,’ with local events. Can they revive the fervor of 2017?
The demonstrations and events this weekend will provide an early glimpse at what a potential Trump resistance effort might ...
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Democrats want WV Supreme Court to clarify House seat vacated over man’s house arrest
The writ of mandamus filed with the West Virginia Supreme Court names House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, and Gov. Patrick ...