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 TAP turns 60, celebrating with a traveling birthday party this week Gene Marrano April 28, 2025 3 min read Washington Commanders announce plans for new stadium at old RFK site Ian Price April 28, 2025 1 min read April is Financial Literacy Month, Virginia savings plan launches new name Gene Marrano April 28, 2025