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 Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0
