The 2025 General Assembly session is fast approaching. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss what lawmakers are looking forward to – as well as the latest about next year’s gubernatorial race.

Virginia’s elected officials are looking to expand access to weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wagovy in 2025. A patient can lose as much as 20% of their body fat, but high demand has led to high prices. Brad Kutner has more. 

A series of special elections will determine which party controls the state Senate. Michael Pope has this preview.

The General Assembly session for 2025 is right around the corner. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – talk about what state lawmakers are thinking about ahead of the session – from data centers to their own pay.

It’s been more than 30 years since members of the General Assembly received a pay raise. Michael Pope has this look back at the fight over that increase.

Members of the General Assembly are considering giving themselves a pay raise. Michael Pope has the details.

A state law requires restaurants to sell about as much food as they do alcohol – a measure that dates back to the prohibition era. But there was an unsuccessful effort last year to roll that law back. Now, despite momentum, those hopeful for change during the 2025 session might have to wait a bit longer. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond. 

Last week, voters elected a state senator from Loudoun to Congress. Now, as Michael Pope reports, the special election to fill that seat will determine control of the Virginia state Senate.