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Virginia Sees Record Gun Background Checks Amid Major State Developments

3 Jul 2026 7:17 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia recorded an all-time high in gun background checks in June. Other key news includes the Prince William Digital Gateway's demise, legal challenges to a reproductive rights amendment, and Supreme Court action on a reporter's sources.

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Virginia Finalizes Budget, Approves Marijuana Sales, and Navigates Gun Law Changes

30 Jun 2026 7:19 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia lawmakers finalized the state's $207 billion budget, approved recreational marijuana sales for 2027, and delayed an assault weapons open-carry ban. A judge also blocked a separate assault weapons sales ban, which the Attorney General will appeal.

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