The Virginia Marine Resources Commission will vote in June on the recommendation, which would affect the fall and spring 2024 seasons.

The invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread throughout Virginia, threatening vineyards. Researchers are training dogs to help sniff them out.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s top elections official hasn’t announced a plan to replace the national, bipartisan system ahead of this year’s legislative races.

The original resolution drew more than 100 speakers to a meeting earlier this month.