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Democrats and Republicans emphasized bipartisanship and working across the aisle after the election, in press conferences and throughout the legislative session, but the sentiment seemed to fizzle by the end.

A Senate bill seeking to increase oversight over travel expenses for local elected officials failed to advance in a House of Delegates subcommittee this week, effectively ending the bill’s prospects

The legislation was sparked by a Business Insider investigation revealing that Virginia prisons had deployed dogs to attack prisoners 18 times more often than any other state.

A bill sponsored by freshman Sen. Russet Perry (D-Round Hill) that would require local governing bodies to vote on travel expenses for elected officials passed the state Senate Feb. 9

Three months ago, Kelly Phillips got a letter from Virginia officials warning her that the small cake pop business she runs out of her home was selling its bite-sized treats

Lawmakers were split over a House bill to guarantee a state minimum wage for thousands of Virginia farm and migrant workers, with debate around the housing…

One of the bills would let migrant workers qualify for Virginia’s minimum wage.

I had the pleasure of participating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march in downtown Leesburg on Jan. 15. Dr. King’s teachings transcend time, and of his many notable

As data centers continue to proliferate across Virginia, the General Assembly this winter is poised to take up a host of bills intended to address their impacts, including increased electricity

As data centers continue to proliferate across Virginia, the General Assembly this winter is poised to take up a host of bills intended to address their impacts, including increased electricity