The would require most purchasers at gun shows to undergo criminal-background checks before buying a firearm.

Virginia would receive an estimated $11.1 billion dollars from the federal government through the economic stimulus bill the House passed Wednesday

Campaign finance watchdogs are predicting the November governor’s contest of three Democrats and one Republican will cost double or triple what was predicted just a couple months ago.

General Assembly highlights

Central Virginia Dels. Watkins Abbitt and Ben Cline want to change the Virginia Lottery’s payoff practices and operating methods.

A lawmaker who doubles as Virginia GOP leader is harvesting money for fellow Republicans but says he’s still in compliance with a prohibition on fundraising during the General Assembly session.

Danny Marshall and Don Merricks react to Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s State of the Commonwealth address.

Text of Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s State of the Commonwealth address delivered before the General Assembly on Wednesday.

Virginia Legislators are returning to Richmond for a short session that’s expected to be dominated by debate on how to plug a $3 billion hole in the state’s two-year budget.