Mark Peake announced that he is stepping down as the Chairman of the Republican Party at the end of the year, his office confirmed to 10 News Monday night.

State legislators are back in Richmond as Democrats seek to change Virginia’s congressional map. But Republicans promised the changes won’t happen without a fight.

For those of us reeling from high power bills after this winter's bitter cold, relief may be on the way.

Virginia lawmakers are looking to raise the minimum wage to $13.50 starting in 2025 and $15.00 in 2026.

Several bills focused on gun safety and regulation are advancing through the Virginia General Assembly.

Dueling Virginia legislative proposals backed by different gambling companies would open the door for an expansion of slot-like betting machines in businesses such as truck stops, restaurants and convenience stores.

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that could provide free school meals to all public school children not just the ones that meet the income requirements.

Legislators are looking at a bill that would provide free meals for all public school students in Virginia.

Two local lawmakers are proposing Governor Glenn Youngkin’s 15-week ban on abortion.

Lawmakers returned to Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, for a new General Assembly session.

Virginia Attorney General Miyares’ office announced that he will be visiting the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center in Lynchburg for a tour on Wednesday following vandalism that happened in June.

The law now prohibits the front bumper from being more than four inches higher than the rear bumper.

It seems every lawmaker in the commonwealth wants a piece of the $4.3 billion dollars in funding from the American Rescue Plan.

The project will improve water quality and keep your bills down.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg City School Board spent Friday morning presenting their legislative goals for this school year. The group discussed their agenda virtually with lawmakers including Senator Mark Peake and Delegate Wendell Walker. Their goals include focusing on students' mental health, strengthening broadband access and supporting funds for social workers in schools. Crystal Edwards says despite COVID-19, they’re trying to make sure students have a normal school experience. “We owe it to ourselves to work together to make sure that this pandemic does not rob our children of childhood,” said EdwardsNearly 8,000 LCS students are currently spending three days in virtual learning while attending in-person classes the other two days.