Virginia, same-sex marriage

Virginia Senate approves first step to get abortion and marriage on 2026 ballot
The Virginia state Senate completed the first step to send a set of amendments on abortion and marriage before voters in next year’s elections. Lawmakers pushed forward a trio of amendments. The abortion amendment would enshrine a “fundamental right” to abortion,
Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution
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,
Virginia House advances constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, abortion, voting rights
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
Virginia House of Delegates Passes Key Resolutions Protecting Abortion, Voting Rights, and Marriage Equality
The Virginia House of Delegates has passed resolutions to protect abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality, paving the way for constitutional amendments.
Virginia Democrats pass abortion, voting rights constitutional amendments
Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on abortion and voting rights that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in November’s statewide elections.
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Bishops slam effort to enshrine abortion in Virginia Constitution
"Through the Virginia Catholic Conference email advocacy network," Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout said Jan. 21, "thousands of Catholics across Virginia sent messages to their legislators asking ...
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House of Delegates passes Del. Thomas' data center transparency bill
The Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday passed a bill aimed at increasing transparency in the data center siting process.
Richmond8h
Senate says no DUI charges on private property
A bill that says you can’t be charged with drunk driving if you are in a vehicle on your private property passed the state Senate, despite opposition from prosecutors and safe driving advocates.
The Washington Post9d
Va. House passes hot-topic amendments, invoking Trump on felon rights
RICHMOND — When the Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday took up a proposed ... drawing a handful of Republican supporters. A Senate committee also advanced that chamber’s version of the ...
WSET8d
Virginia House passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage, Senate vote pending
(WSET) — A new bill to allow same-sex marriage to be legal in Virginia passed in the House of Delegates this week ... The bill must also pass in the Senate. If that happens, the General ...
Virginia Mercury7h
Virginia takes aim at pharmacy benefit managers in Medicaid overhaul
Pharmacy benefits managers act as intermediaries between health plans, drug manufacturers and pharmacies, but their lack of transparency has raised concerns. PBMs retain rebates and discounts from ...
Washington Examiner8d
Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage
In Virginia, Democrats pushed forward resolutions in the House of Delegates aimed at getting ... but the bills will need to be passed in the Senate and again in both chambers next year before ...
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Former Del. Guzman to challenge Lovejoy in 22nd House District
Guzman, a Democrat, announced Tuesday she’ll challenge first-term incumbent Republican Ian Lovejoy in this fall’s election. The 22nd House District consists of a large swath of western Prince William, ...
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Virginia Lawmakers Move Closer to Scuttling Gay Marriage Ban
Virginia lawmakers took the first steps toward removing a ban on marriage equality that remains enshrined in the Virginia ...