A Senate committee has advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to move forward with Blanche's nomination. This decision came after two Republican senators reversed their initial opposition to the nomination.

The opposition had been due to a controversial fund negotiated by Blanche as acting attorney general. The details of this development are available from the source. Further information on the nomination and the Senate committee's decision can be found through WSMV 4 News or other reputable sources.