Virginia, constitutional amendments

Virginia Democrats pass constitutional amendments blasted by Republicans
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.
Virginia Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights Amendments
The votes on these measures this past week are the first step to enshrining the measures in the state constitution.
Virginia moves one step closer to passing progressive constitutional amendments
RICHMOND, Va. (CN) — The Virginia Senate voted Tuesday to advance a trio of constitutional amendments to guarantee Virginians' right to abortion care, automatically restore voting rights to disenfranchised felons and remove an antiquated law banning same-sex marriage .
Virginia Senate paves way for constitutional amendments
Three amendments are one step closer in a long journey to being enshrined in the Virginia Constitution after passing the Senate on Tuesday.
Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution
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,
Virginia Senate committee hears bills that would change elections, how people vote
The Virginia House and Senate each approved a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies upon completion of their sentence. Lawmakers
Virginia Democrats pass abortion, voting rights constitutional amendments
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.
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Biden grants clemency to men linked to Virginia cop’s murder
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Masters appointed to vacancy in West Virginia House
Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed Gerrardstown attorney Ian Masters to the 91st District House of Delegates seat forfeited by Joseph de Soto while a pending court case could determine if a Democrat ...
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West Virginia Democrats respond to Governor Morrisey’s first executive orders
The West Virginia Democratic Party is responding to eight executive orders signed by the Mountain State’s new governor ...
Democrats ask state Supreme Court to decide what party will name de Soto’s replacement in WV House
The West Virginia Democratic Party has asked the state Supreme Court to determine if House Republicans, who hold a ...
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West Virginia Democratic Party sues to block GOP replacement for de Soto
A legal fight is brewing over whether to appoint a Republican or a Democrat to the West Virginia House of Delegates seat ...
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West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor
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Court battle brews as West Virginia GOP denies Dem appointment to vacant seat
A legal battle is brewing in West Virginia, as both Democrats and Republicans argue they have the legal right to fill a ...