Proposal to end governor’s authority to restore felons’ right advances in Richmond Evan Jones February 8, 2017 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Heart Ball a major fundraiser and social eventNext: Lt Governor Ralph Northam live on WFIR this morning Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Insurance Marketplace open enrollment ends Wednesday night Denise Membreno January 14, 2025 1 min read “Let’s get to work,” says Roanoke’s new City Manager after swearing in today Gene Marrano January 13, 2025 1 min read Senator Tim Kaine, birthright citizenship part of America’s genius Denise Membreno January 13, 2025