Milestones in the state's legislature and congressional delegation show how women are rising in Virginia's leadership ranks.

Charlotte Rene Woods
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is likely to sign legislation aimed at creating tighter regulations on hemp products for more consumer protection.
For example, it's unclear whether a former inmate must have completed parole before petitioning for restoration of voting rights.
About 50 advocates speak at a public hearing, calling to keep Virginia in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Some Democrats stress prevention; some Republicans want stiffer penalties.
Following calls to poison control centers relating to delta-8, the Youngkin administration supported packaging and labeling regulations.
IBEW 666 will no longer be a polling site. Four others remain.
Some GOP lawmakers want to hear what the Virginia Chamber of Commerce has to say on the bill.
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, backed the bill. Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, opposed it, calling it symbolic.