Latest Articles by Joe Dodson

Virginia governor highlights prison safety reforms
According to the Virginia Department of Corrections, the number of inmate-on-staff assaults have decreased by 56% in the first half of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025.

Virginia judge rejects militia-based argument against assault weapons ban
The case differed from other similar efforts to block the ban in that it focused on a clause governing militias in the Virginia Constitution.

Virginia judge ushers in fraud claims against nation's leading kratom distributors
The Richmond-based judge held the plaintiff presented sufficient claims that the industry members defrauded consumers by presenting their addictive product as safe.

Interparty split on data center tax policy threatens Virginia government shutdown
A state government shutdown looms despite Democrats controlling Virginia's executive and legislative branches.

Pardoned insurrectionist seeks nearly $18 million over pretrial detention conditions
The first person on Jan. 6 to breach U.S. Capitol grounds claims correctional officers viciously beat him to the point of losing consciousness.




