Virginia news

Here are some recent news stories from Virginia:

Politics

• Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has announced a plan to increase the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026. (Source: Virginia Mercury)
• A bill to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses in Virginia has passed the state Senate. (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• The Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill to require police officers to wear body cameras. (Source: Washington Post)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl in Richmond. (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• A police officer in Virginia Beach has been charged with assault and battery after allegedly striking a man during a traffic stop. (Source: Virginian-Pilot)
• A suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies in Fairfax County. (Source: Fairfax Times)

Education

• The University of Virginia has announced a plan to increase diversity and inclusion on campus, including the creation of a new diversity and inclusion office. (Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress)
• A bill to increase funding for Virginia's public schools has passed the state Senate. (Source: Virginia Mercury)
• A new charter school has opened in Richmond, offering a STEM-focused curriculum. (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Business

• Amazon has announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Chesterfield County, creating hundreds of jobs. (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• A new brewery has opened in Alexandria, offering a variety of craft beers. (Source: Alexandria Times)
• A Virginia-based company has been awarded a contract to provide IT services to the federal government. (Source: Virginia Business)

Weather

• A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of Virginia, with snow and freezing rain expected. (Source: National Weather Service)
• A tornado warning has been issued for parts of the Shenandoah Valley, with a tornado reported in one area. (Source: Washington Post)
• A heat wave has hit Virginia, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s in some areas. (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch)