Virginia political headlines from this week
Catch up on everything that happened.
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Monday
A former state Senator is challenging Sen. Amanda Chase (R) for the Republican nomination in the newly drawn SD-12. Find out who it is and Chase’s response to his entry in the race.
Richmond Public Schools filed a lawsuit against Youngkin’s executive order.
Governor Youngkin issued updated guidance for mask-wearing policies in schools as his executive order goes into effect today.
Lawmakers are looking to pass legislation that will train hotel workers to recognize human trafficking signs.
Monday Pt. 2
Seven school districts are suing over Youngkin’s masking executive order
Democratic state Sen. Chap Petersen suggests he will vote with Republicans on mask order if necessary
Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega released the first ad of her campaign for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District to unseat Abigail Spanberger
Who has helped Democratic state Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) gain social media prominence in recent weeks?
Locke, Favola, and Guzman speak out against EO 2
Is Glen Sturtevant moving to the ideological right to get a state Senate nomination?
A Virginia Congressman announced reelection campaign
A Democratic Party staffer is joining Luria’s reelection campaign
Tuesday
Youngkin goes in-depth on his school-mask policy and what he hopes will happen with the legal challenges
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced his legislative agenda
Republicans in a House subcommittee voted early Tuesday morning to roll back some voter access laws passed by Democrats in recent years.
Republican Rep. Bob Good (R-VA05) is facing a primary challenger
Tuesday Pt. 2
The Privileges and Elections Committee in the state Senate killed several bills (again) that are aimed at restricting voting access
VA-02 Republican candidate Jen Kiggans uses Biden’s “Son of a B*tch” comment for fundraising email
Wednesday
Governor Youngkin faces pushback over his divisive topic tipline
One Democratic Senator appears poised to support Wheeler’s nomination to Youngkin’s cabinet, paving the way for his confirmation. House Democratic leaders reaffirmed their opposition to Wheeler.
Republicans receive bipartisan support for a key campaign promise regarding principals and the reporting of every crime that happens in school
A bill to revise admission practices at governor’s schools advanced in the House Education Committee
A dip into national politics: A new poll shows how Desantis would fare against Trump Sr. and Trump Jr. for 2024
Wednesday Pt. 2
Miyares looks to lessen the burden on student loan debt in Virginia
Vice President Kamala Harris comments on Virginia’s state Senate
Wednesday Pt. 3
After his faith was questioned by a delegate on the House floor, Governor Youngkin went to the capitol to have a discussion with that delegate.
Youngkin named School Choice Week and made a school choice proclamation
Thursday
Democratic leadership in the state Senate issued a statement in response to Gov. Youngkin’s teacher tip line
Attorney General Jason Miyares joins Sean Hannity on Fox News
A new bill aims to extend the oyster collection season in Virginia
Thursday Pt. 2
A push for school labs from the governor
Governor Glenn Youngkin stood in front of college and university presidents to announce his plan to expand the law to allow for all public and private higher education institutions to establish a school lab. The Department of Education defines school labs as “public schools established by contract between the governing board of a college partnership laboratory school and the Board of Education.”
Friday
Attorney General Miyares issues an opinion about where he stands on public colleges and universities ability to require vaccines
Senator Siobhan Dunnavant introduces test-to-stay legislation for public school students
A majority of Virginians support a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Find out more.