Virginia Passes Gun Control Policies

Virginia Democrats Push Back Against Gov. Spanberger’s Amendments and Vetoes on Marijuana, ICE

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is facing criticism from fellow Democrats after she amended or vetoed several bills passed by the Democratic-led General Assembly, including measures on marijuana legalization, immigration enforcement, and gun safety. On April  15, Spanberger finalized her action on 1,100 bills from the 2026 session—signing 972 into law, amending 180, and vetoing eight. Several of the amended bills were top Democratic priorities,…

Spanberger Requests Stricter Hospital Gun Ban from Virginia Legislature

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D.) has returned a bill banning gun-carry in certain hospitals to the legislature after deciding it didn’t go far enough. On Monday, Governor Spanberger sent HB229 back to the Virginia statehouse with a recommended change. She wants to remove an exemption that allowed those with written permission from administrators at medical facilities that provide mental… Source