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Politics Dec 06
Push to ratify ERA launched in Utah, eyed in other statesA renewed national push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment has come to conservative Utah, where supporters have launched a long-shot bid to become the tipping point state, despite opposition from the influential Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nation Sep 17
Virginia governor sets renewable energy goal of 100 percent by 2050Such a shift will help address climate change, a challenge that "poses potentially devastating risk to Virginia," the order said.
Politics Sep 12
Virginia Lt. Gov. Fairfax sues CBS over accuser interviewsThe lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday alleges nobody at the company investigated or adequately fact-checked the allegations before airing them. It says CBS' actions have damaged Justin Fairfax's reputation and "once promising career and political prospects."…
Nation Jul 30
WATCH: Trump speaks at 400th anniversary of Jamestown assemblyBlack state lawmakers boycotted the ceremony, in part over what they call Trump's disparaging comments about minority leaders.
Politics Jul 09
GOP-led Virginia Legislature abruptly adjourns special session on gunsLawmakers were summoned to consider a package of eight gun-control measures put forward by Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, who called for "votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers" in response to the Virginia Beach massacre.
Nation Jul 09
Virginia lawmakers meet to debate new gun laws after mass shootingGov. Ralph Northam ordered lawmakers back for a special session to consider a wide range of gun-control measures.
Nation Jul 05
Man pleads not guilty to hate crimes in 2017 attack on protesters in CharlottesvilleJames Alex Fields Jr. entered the plea during his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Charlottesville after being charged last week with 30 federal crimes in the Aug. 12 violence that killed 32-year-old Heather Heyer and injured dozens more.
Nation Nov 11
Charlottesville unrest was a factor for many Virginia votersUnease over violent white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville and President Trump's response loomed in the minds of many Virginia voters during Tuesday's elections.
Politics Nov 08
Democrats come close to retaking Virginia HouseDemocrats nearly wiped out Republicans' overwhelming majority on Election Day in the Virginia House of Delegates.