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05/29/2026

Prosecutors not willing to prosecute? Read on for details.
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Some conservative prosecutors in Virginia argue they cannot uphold the assault weapons ban because it violates Constitutional rights.

05/28/2026

No more pennies? Here's what this means for Virginians.
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On March 12, 2026, we published a blog post discussing the implications of the U.S. Mint ceasing penny production and the various legal and tax implications for multistate businesses. As discussed, each state has legislative discretion on how to address these issues.

05/26/2026

Pay the fine or risk losing your license or your car registration. Richmond is getting serious about collecting fines for speed camera tickets.
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Unpaid speeding tickets are piling up in Richmond.

05/22/2026

W**d, lawsuits and more. The state of laws in the Commonwealth.
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has vetoed legislation from numerous Democratic Fairfax County legislators relating to a ma*****na retail market, class action lawsuits and other issues. Yesterday, Spanberger rejected the General Assembly-passed versions of HB 642 and SB 542, which would have se...

05/21/2026

A new take on VA electricity affordability: Balcony solar — part of Gov. Spanburger's joint Affordable Virginia Agenda, giving renters and condo owners a simple, affordable way to generate their own electricity.
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Abigail D. Spanberger, Commonwealth, Governor of Virginia, governor, virginia, VA

05/19/2026

Healthcare affordability and the laws in the Commonwealth: Here's where it stands.
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger traveled to Northern Virginia on Wednesday to sign a slate of bills aimed at reducing healthcare costs ranging from insurance claims reform to targeted prescription drug affordability.

05/15/2026

Are regulations for cannabis sales in VA on again or off again? Ask your governor. Details follow.
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In 2021, Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize cannabis for adults, but the journey to a retail market has been a long one.

05/13/2026

Debt collectors beware. There are new laws coming down the pike that will create new rules to follow.
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Virginia is about to get a handful of new laws to crack down on debt collectors.

05/10/2026

05/07/2026

Virginia and Washington, D.C., have begun rolling out mandatory speed limiters for drivers convicted of reckless driving, with Maryland soon to follow suit. Read on for details.
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Many US states are now considering following in the footsteps of European countries and installing speed-limiting devices on vehicles.

05/04/2026

Governor Spanberger's retail w**d bill may be headed back to her desk for another go-around as Dems assess the changes she's made.
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State Sen. Lashrecse Aird says Democrats are exploring options to respond to the amendments.