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Rideshare, delivery taxes proposed in Virginia
Uber says proposed transportation taxes moving through the General Assembly could raise costs for riders and drivers, even as lawmakers look to generate new funding for transit projects across the Commonwealth.

Virginia lawmakers advance veteran suicide prevention bill
Improving tracking and responding to suicides involving veterans and military service members is in legislation advanced by lawmakers in Virginia.

Planned Parenthood ends suit against Trump administration over serving Medicaid patients
A federal judge on Monday closed the lawsuit Planned Parenthood filed last summer after Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law blocked Medicaid patients from visiting its clinics for any health care appointments for one year.

Va. bill to boost local approvals of solar projects advances
A bill that would set up a framework for siting solar projects that localities could follow and that prohibits the premature rejection of solar infrastructure development has passed the Virginia Senate.

Fairfax case alleging school-assisted abortions now in federal court
A FCPS teacher alleges other staff assisted minors without parental consent; school division refutes her claims

Bill seeks to ban toxic ingredients used in beauty industry
Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment.

Gun policy debate returns in Virginia legislature
House Bill 217 would prohibit the manufacture, sale, import, purchase and transfer of many semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns that meet its newly expanded definition of “assault firearms.” Supporters argue the measure would help reduce gun violence across the state, while opponents say it could place new restrictions on lawful gun owners.

Fatal Crash in Fauquier County
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred yesterday (Feb.1, 2026) at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Route 17 in Fauquier County. A 2019 Kia Forte was driving northbound on Route 17 near Dyes Lane when the Forte went off of the right side of the road and struck a tree. The…

Voter mood poll shows broad support for policy changes
Virginians say they support a wide range of policy proposals under debate in Richmond, according to a new statewide poll.

Hanover County opposes proposed ICE facility
County officials in Virginia say they oppose a federal plan to purchase a warehouse along Lakeridge Parkway for use as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility.










