The state Senate also backed proposed amendments to repeal the ban on same-sex marriage in the state constitution and to automatically restore voting rights to felons who served their terms.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's Democratic-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on abortion and voting rights that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in November's statewide elections.

There were tears, yells and a call of “out of order” but by the end of the day Virginia’s Senate on Tuesday passed three resolutions aimed at enshrining certain civil

The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic leader had violated the chamber’s decorum,

Adam Ebbin, the first openly gay lawmaker elected ... Jennifer Boysko, who sponsored the abortion resolution. Tuesday’s debates provided insight into what lawmakers could campaign on this ...

Adam Ebbin, the first openly gay lawmaker elected ... Jennifer Boysko, who sponsored the abortion resolution. Tuesday’s debates provided insight into what lawmakers could campaign on this ...

Adam Ebbin, the first openly gay lawmaker elected ... Jennifer Boysko, who sponsored the abortion resolution. Tuesday's debates provided insight into what lawmakers could campaign on this November ...

Democrats who control the Virginia Senate rejected nine of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s board appointments in a move the governor called “petty.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Friday abortion opponents are “entering a new era” with President Trump and Vice President Vance in the White House. Speaking at the March for Life ...

They are the authors of a book about the fall of Roe v. Wade. Jan. 24, 2025 Anti-abortion activists are charging ahead with their ultimate mission to end all abortions nationwide, freshly ...

Ohio introduced a bill to ban state funding for the death penalty, assisted suicide, and abortion, emphasizing a firm fiscal and ethical stance.

After four years of the Biden administration aggressively pushing abortion on demand, the new Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress have significant opportunities to quickly ...