Graham Moomaw

Games that allow people to bet money and win cash have popped up around the state, including in this Richmond corner store. Manufacturers say they’re games of skill, not chance. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)

Virginia Government

Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban

Graham Moomaw

Former delegate tells businesses ‘pre-reveal’ games are OK

Del. Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, addresses his colleagues in the House of Delegates after being elected speaker of the House at the Virginia State Capitol on Jan. 10.

Virginia Government

Virginia House speaker OK with special session to restore military tuition program

Graham Moomaw

‘We’re going to get a solution,’ Scott says

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaking to a crowd in Richmond on April 8, 2024. (Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury)

Virginia Government

Youngkin vetoes bills on contraception access, skill games, Confederate heritage rollbacks

Graham Moomaw

Youngkin has now vetoed a total of 201 bills from the 2024 legislative session, a record-setting number for a modern governor that reflects Virginia’s divided government.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs the budget with Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, to his left, on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Virginia Government

Virginia lawmakers pass bipartisan budget that leaves tax policy unchanged

Graham Moomaw

Both chambers of the General Assembly approved the new two-year budget plan by wide margins.

Attorney General Jason Miyares displayed a bin of THC edible products from Virginia stores. Experts say the products have caused a spike in poison control calls involving young children and teens.

Local News

Virginia health officials launch ‘surveillance system’ for kids sickened by cannabis

Graham Moomaw

Agency tells health providers to report incidents to local health districts