Virginia State Senate
Coverage of Virginia State Senate in the Nexus archive.
- Top Virginia state senator on FBI raid: ‘I am not backing down’
Virginia state Senate leader L. Louise Lucas had her office and a nearby cannabis dispensary searched by federal authorities, which she claims is a politically motivated probe. The search is reportedly about power and not just about one state senator. Lucas remains unyielding despite the raid.
- Top Spanberger ally targeted in FBI corruption probe has long history of controversy
The FBI has raided the office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democratic lawmaker with a history of financial and ethical controversies, as part of a corruption probe. Lucas has faced scrutiny over her handling of campaign funds and business dealings, including her involvement in the marijuana industry. The raid is the latest development in a years-long investigation into Lucas' activities.
- Who is Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas?
Federal agents raided the office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and a cannabis dispensary she co-owns as part of an alleged corruption investigation. Lucas is the Senate president pro tempore and one of the state's longest serving lawmakers. The raid has drawn renewed attention to her.
- FBI raids office of Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas
The FBI raided the office of Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a key proponent of Virginia's latest redistricting effort. The raid occurred on Wednesday. CBS News reported on the development.