As state lawmakers prepare to reconvene in Richmond for the 2026 legislative session next week, Virginia is also working to ...

As 850,000 Virginians (and millions nationwide) went without food stamps this fall during the federal government shutdown, ...

The measure requires platforms to determine a user’s age using reasonable methods and to apply the time cap automatically for ...

The Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a Richmond mother a check for temporary assistance and took the money ...

Virginia's minimum wage increases to $12.77 per hour among new laws taking effect January 1st, including social media limits ...

As 850,000 Virginians (and millions nationwide) went without food stamps this fall during the federal government shutdown, the giant reconciliation bill Congress passed this summer set off a timer for ...

Gov.‑elect Abigail Spanberger has announced her additional staff and administration appointments for the upcoming term.

Starting the new year won’t just mean new calendars in Virginia. It will also mean new limits on how long teens can scroll. Beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, social media users under 16 in Virginia ...

Several new laws in Virginia regarding social media, baby food, and healthcare take effect on January 1. Social media platforms must now limit use to one hour per day for users under 16, unless a ...

Abigail Spanberger joined WTOP to discuss her plans and policy priorities as she prepares to begin her term as Virginia’s ...

First, Virginia’s minimum wage is increased to $12.77 per hour. That’s up from the 2025 rate of $12.41 an hour in accordance ...

Health, social media and paychecks are among the topics addressed in a wide-range of legislation that hits the books in ...