The Latest Breaking News from Virginia

It’s (Primary) Election Day in Virginia!

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 20, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 20, 2023

For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature, fiery primaries are first hurdle

It's nearly been two years since Virginia Democrats lost the governor's office and the House to the GOP. Before attempting a comeback this fall, they must first survive Tuesday's expensive primaries.

WEKU · Jun 19, 2023

School districts struggle to implement new laws on sexually explicit books

RICHMOND, Va. — Although a new Virginia law requires schools to inform parents when sexually explicit materials are used in the classroom, some districts are using that law as the basis to go further and remove certain books from schools altogether.

Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023

Participants at Trump's Jan. 6 rally push false election claims in Virginia legislative campaigns

Most Republican candidates running for the Virginia legislature this year are centering their pitches to voters on issues such as education, the cost of living and gun rights

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023

Pioneering transgender lawmaker has advice for pushing back against transphobic bills

Danica Roem, the first openly transgender lawmaker to be elected and serve in a state legislature, talks with Eric Garcia about being a voice for transgender Virginians, what Democrats can do to defend trans youth and the future of political representation

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Small Porn Producers Will Be Hurt Most by New Age Verification Laws

New mandates in states like Utah and Virginia will lock in large incumbents like PornHub while discouraging positive trends and self-regulation in the industry.

Reason · Jun 16, 2023

Amazon debuts its headquarters complex in Virginia as it brings workers back to office

Amazon has unveiled the first phase of its new headquarters complex in Virginia

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Rocket Lab is set to launch a mystery mission from Virginia. What could it be?

Rocket Lab is gearing up to launch a mission from Virginia in the next few days, but you apparently won't be able to watch it live.

Space · Jun 15, 2023

More filed amendments in Texas than the average from the past 15 years

Welcome to the Thursday, June 15, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 15, 2023

Motorsport.tv guide: What's on 17-18 June weekend?

Here is a guide to what's on Motorsport.tv for the weekend of 17-18 June. For a detailed list of what's available in your area, please visit the livestream page: Motorsport.tv/livestream.

Motorsport · Jun 15, 2023