A leaked copy of a buyout offer to federal workers shows they have a choice: leave by the end of the week with months of severance or potentially be fired without benefits later on. Brad Kutner reports on how Virginia lawmakers are responding to the news.

Virginia Senate Republicans told reporters Tuesday that citizens may face higher taxes if Democrats in the majority get their way. Brad Kutner has more from the Capitol. 

Members of the General Assembly are debating a bill that could help thousands of people get jobs. As Michael Pope reports, it would allow people convicted of some crimes to have their records sealed.

Members of the General Assembly are once again debating firearms. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.

That voice-activated device in your home is always listening, and for families with young children, it’s raising questions about how easy it is for those devices to make purchases. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond, where legislators were looking to rein in those devices.  

A bipartisan pair of Virginia Delegates sought to roll back legal notice publishing requirements for localities this session. But both efforts are dead for the time being. Brad Kutner spoke with one local newspaper operator who says that’s a good thing. 

It’s not easy to amend Virginia’s constitution, but Democrats in the House of Delegates took the first step to amend it three times on the floor Tuesday. Brad Kutner was in the chamber and has this report. 

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.