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Virginia Judge Blocks Assault Weapons Ban, Attorney General Vows Appeal

26 Jun 2026 7:24 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

A Virginia judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state's assault weapons ban days before its implementation, prompting an appeal from the Attorney General. Other news includes rising unemployment benefits and a measles outbreak.

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Virginia Reinstates Private Gun Sale Background Checks Amidst Key Budget and Policy Decisions

25 Jun 2026 7:23 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia sees background checks for private gun sales resume July 1. The state budget includes lawmaker pay raises and funds for HIV programs, a landfill cleanup, and infrastructure. Education standards face delays, and a federal housing bill's future is uncertain.

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