Virginia’s Democratic-led House and Senate pass separate proposals for amending the state budget
The Democratic-controlled Virginia Senate and House of Delegates have debated tax relief and other issues before passing separate proposals to amend the two-year state budget.
Virginia House and Senate pass flurry of bills at session’s midpoint
Before anything gets to the governor’s desk, each House bill has to be considered by the Senate and vice versa. All of it has to be wrapped up by the time the session ends Feb. 22.
Virginia Senate Passes Bill To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales
The Virginia Senate has approved a bill to legalize regulated sales of recreational marijuana, three years after the state legalized cannabis possession for adults.
Tysons casino proposal passes in Virginia Senate
A controversial casino in Tyson's is one step closer to becoming reality after the Virginia Senate approved the proposal on Tuesday.
Fairfax Lawmakers Clash Over Tysons Casino Bill
The debate surrounding a proposed casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner has intensified as a key piece of legislation moved forward in the Virginia Senate. On Tuesday, the Senate approved a bill that could pave the way for Fairfax County voters to decide whether they want the sprawling complex,
A bill paving the way for a new casino in Fairfax County is moving on with an uncertain future
A bill that might lead to a new casino in Fairfax County got over a major hurdle Tuesday. The part of Fairfax County where a developer is trying to build a casino is represented by Senator Saddam Salim.
Fairfax County casino bill heads to House after passing Virginia’s Senate
A bill that would allow casinos to open in Fairfax County passed the Senate Tuesday. That's what husbands are for. “This look is all about American exceptionalism,” she said of her pro-Trump ensemble on the Grammys red carpet.
Virginia Senate votes in favor of bill that would allow referendum for casino in Tysons Corner
Many believe the goal of SB982 was to get the approval to build a casino in Tysons Corner. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia Senate voted in favor of a bill that would allow officials in Fairfax County to seek approval for a casino in Tysons despite lobbying from anti-casino groups last month .
Controversial Tysons casino bill passes Virginia Senate
The proposal to build a Las Vegas-style gaming casino and entertainment district in Fairfax County passed the Virginia Senate Tuesday, a big step toward becoming a reality. The bill, which moves along to the House of Delegates,
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Senate confirms new VA secretary as Dems demand he protect employees from hiring freeze and firings
Doug Collins should also not cooperate with Elon Musk's cost-cutting team or allow any funding freezes to continue, top ...
Senate easily confirms Collins as VA secretary
The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm former Rep. Doug Collins as Veterans Affairs secretary, capping off the former Georgia ...
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Virginia House, Senate move to fast-track CTE teachers
With a growing demand for skilled workers, Virginia lawmakers are tackling a critical issue: the shortage of career and technical education (CTE) teachers. A bipartisan effort to provide an ...
Virginia Senate Democrats block nine Youngkin board appointments
Democrats who control the Virginia Senate rejected nine of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s board appointments in a move the governor ...
Senate vote could put Project 2025 architect in charge of Trump’s budget office
The Senate is heading for a confirmation vote on Russell Vought. He is President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House ...
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Virginia Senate allows Youngkin school accountability effort to move forward
The Senate of Virginia is rejecting an effort to hit the pause button on a major education initiative of the governor.
Senate confirms Doug Collins to be VA secretary
The Senate confirmed Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs on Tuesday afternoon. Collins, a former Georgia ...
Senate confirms Doug Collins as VA secretary
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins (R) will lead the Department of Veterans Affairs after the Senate on Tuesday easily voted to ...
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Democratic senator urges incoming VA secretary to overturn Trump policies
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, on Thursday urged Veterans Affairs ...