Hundreds of new Virginia laws will begin taking effect Wednesday, after Gov. Abigail Spanberger acted on more than 1,100 bills approved by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly earlier this ...

The new year has begun, and with it a slew of new laws are now in effect. State of play: Here are some of the new laws Virginians should be aware of in 2026. Kids under the age of 16 are now limited ...

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning the sale and manufacture of certain semi-automatic firearms, prompting immediate lawsuits from gun-rights groups. The limits on “ ...

About two-thirds of public schools in Virginia are meeting or exceeding expectations for student performance, according to data from a new rating system long sought by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R). But the ...

Several new Virginia laws take effect July 1, touching nearly every corner of daily life — from gun sales and criminal records to job applications, speeding and even takeout containers. Here’s a look ...

New laws reflect a continued shift toward limiting the use of non-compete agreements in the employment context, attorney ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Several new traffic safety laws go into effect across Virginia on July 1, targeting distracted driving, impaired driving, and pedestrian safety. For some advocates, the changes are ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- While most new Virginia laws take effect on July 1, more than half a dozen laws are taking effect Jan. 1, bringing changes to wages, social media use, healthcare coverage and consumer ...

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach will open its new, purpose-built home on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University on April 18, 2026. This voice experience is generated by ...