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Members of the House of Delegates are poised to cast a vote Monday on decriminalizing marijuana. Michael Pope reports.

Democrats are taking up a number of initiatives to make voting easier, and one of those may be extending polling hours. Michael Pope reports.

A key House committee passed an assault weapons ban this morning. It’s a big step for a controversial piece of legislation… the most sweeping in Governor Ralph Northam’s gun control package. Mallory Noe-Payne was at the contentious meeting and has more.

Virginia’s Governor honored two powerhouse African-American lawyers… men whose work laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement. Mallory Noe-Payne was at a ceremony in their honor, and has this story.

Universal background checks. A red flag law. One handgun purchase a month. These gun control measures, and more, are well on their way to becoming law in Virginia. But there’s one element of the Governor’s gun control package that’s stalled in the statehouse– A ban on assault-style guns. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

A repeal of Virginia’s “right to work” law has cleared several hurdles in the House of Delegates. But Michael Pope reports Democrats are still not united on the issue.

Governor Ralph Northam is launching an effort aimed at forging new lines of communication across local governments in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.

Lawmakers are considering an effort aimed at helping immigrants who move to Virginia. Michael Pope reports.

Lawmakers in Richmond are moving forward with increasing the minimum wage. But, some are pressing for regional variation. Michael Pope reports.

With housing costs on the rise and incomes lagging behind, Virginians are getting creative in their search for affordable housing. As property owners and renters look to get the most bang for their buck, some are finding more economical ways of living and working. Cat Modlin-Jackson has the story.