Proposal to end governor’s authority to restore felons’ right advances in Richmond Evan Jones February 8, 2017 1 minute read The General Assembly is one step closer toward taking away a Virginia governor’s power to restore felons’ rights. A bitterly-divided State Senate yesterday approved a proposed Constitutional amendment. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Heart Ball a major fundraiser and social eventNext: Lt Governor Ralph Northam live on WFIR this morning Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026
