Virginia House of Delegates, abortion and same-sex marriage

Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage
In Virginia, Democrats pushed forward resolutions in the House of Delegates aimed at getting measures on abortion, marriage, and felon voting on the ballot in 2026. Democrats, who hold a narrow 51-49 majority in the state House,
Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state’s constitution next year.
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 rights for people who had completed felony sentences.
Va. House passes constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The House also backed proposed amendments on restoration of rights for felons who have served their time and to remove moot language barring same-sex marriage.
Abortion, gay marriage and felon voting constitutional amendments pass Virginia House
It’s not easy to amend Virginia’s constitution, but Democrats in the House of Delegates took the first step to amend it three times Tuesday.

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Top Virginia federal prosecutor to depart as Trump takes office
U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber, a Democratic appointee who has led a high-profile office, says she tried to rebuild public ...
2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Richmond, Virginia Tuesday; no damage or injures reported
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Richmond, Virginia area Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological ...
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Virginia bills aim to address data centers’ wild growth
The energy-intensive buildings have spread rapidly in northern Virginia, driving up electricity demand and cost.
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Trial has started for a West Virginia couple accused of subjecting their five children to forced labor and locking two of ...
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A nurse at Virginia hospital had been accused of abuse in a case where prosecutors said she intentionally broke the bones of ...
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From working at the car wash to owning Car Pool. New owners have big plans for Virginia business.
Car Pool Car Wash operated in the Richmond area for 47 years and has around 200 employees across its locations in Henrico, ...
Wawa expanding into Virginia’s I-81 corridor
Wawa is looking to expand in Virginia's I-81 corridor, with stores in Lexington, Daleville and, possibly, Roanoke.
West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virginia’s chief ...
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Moms Demand Action hopes Virginia will pass these new gun safety laws
Virginia Citizens Defense League President and gun rights advocate Philip Van Cleave said in a statement duplicate bills ...