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Virginia’s six-week abortion ban to start soon despite ongoing legal challenges

The legislation says that, with some exceptions, abortions would be illegal after six weeks of pregnancy, before most women know they are pregnant.

The ban is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, but it’s facing three legal challenges that could delay or block its implementation.

Lawmakers lay out plans for Virginia in 2023

Lawmakers in Virginia are back at work this week, and they have a lot on their plates.

One of the biggest issues they’ll be tackling is the budget. Governor Glenn Youngkin has proposed a $152 billion budget that includes tax cuts, pay raises for state employees, and more funding for education.

Lawmakers will also be considering a number of other bills, including measures to restrict abortion, expand gun rights, and legalize marijuana.

Virginia Beach police investigate shooting that injured two people

Virginia Beach police are investigating a shooting that injured two people on Saturday night.

The shooting happened in the 400 block of 19th Street at around 11:30 p.m.

Police say that two men were shot, and they were both taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.