The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic leader had violated the chamber’s decorum,

RICHMOND, Va. — Lawmakers on the Virginia House floor unanimously passed a bill that would ban foods containing artificial additives in schools, days after the federal government issued a new ban .

Democrats will continue to hold a 21-19 edge in the Senate and a 51-49 edge in the House after Tuesday’s special elections for two state Senate seats and one House

The state Senate also backed proposed amendments to repeal the ban on same-sex marriage in the state constitution and to automatically restore voting rights to felons who served their terms.

The Virginia House of Delegates passed three state constitutional amendments Tuesday that would enshrine in state law reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and automatic restoration of voting

The amendment with the most bipartisan support was the resolution protecting marriage equality. Following a 58-35 vote supporting the proposal, Democratic Del. Mark Sickles described his belief that the resolution reflects an evolving Virginia.

Virginia Democrats are hoping to pass a bill to make abortion more accessible in the third trimester under specific situations.

General Assembly commenced its legislative business this week following an unexpected delay due to widespread water outages that impacted

Lawmakers on a Virginia Senate committee have greenlit a proposal to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana sales in the state, advancing a bill from Sen. Aaron Rouse (D) on a 8–7 vote. Friday’s OK from the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services clears the first hurdle on the measure’s journey during Virginia’s short,

Republican members of the West Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly supported a resolution to declare the seat of Delegate-Elect Joseph de Soto vacant due to recent charges of threatening fellow lawmakers making it impossible for him to take his oath of office in Charleston Wednesday.

West Virginians would no longer be guaranteed the right to public hearings on legislation under new rules proposed by the House of Delegates leader last week.

The Virginia House of Delegates has passed resolutions to protect abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality, paving the way for constitutional amendments.