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.

“We aren’t here today to talk about reform because there are no laws to reform," Sen. Russet Perry said.

Campaign finance reform is on the agenda again for members of the General Assembly this year.

Back in 1947, Governor Bill Tuck signed Virginia's Right to Work law, which limits the power of unions by preventing employers from requiring employees join a union as a condition of employment. Now, Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl-Sears wants to add that law to the Virginia Constitution.

If you’ve resolved to eat better in the new year, a Charlottesville chef is standing by to help— offering lessons in the making of fresh pasta.

U.S. food inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar's Head deli meat plants, not just the Jarratt, Virginia, factory that was shut down last year.

After an unexpected delay, the General Assembly session is underway in earnest this week.Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope have this analysis.

“The bottom line is there is a significant gap between what federal and state authorities can pursue and what is needed for an advanced deterrent,” Sen. Mamie Locke told the Senate Courts and Justice Committee.

Governor Glenn Youngkin outlined his priorities to Virginia legislators as part of his annual State of the Commonwealth address Monday.

In the House chamber during the speech, Republicans were often on their feet applauding, while Democrats remained seated during key moments.