Virginia’s Democratic-led House and Senate pass separate proposals for amending the state budget
RICHMOND — Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate and House of Delegates debated tax relief and economic stability Thursday before ...
Virginia House and Senate pass flurry of bills at session’s midpoint
Before anything gets to the governor’s desk, each House bill has to be considered by the Senate and vice versa. All of it has ...
Virginia colleges and universities may be forced to livestream meetings
Virginia’s public colleges and universities could soon be required to livestream their Board of Visitors meetings, ensuring ...
Virginia House, Senate move to fast-track CTE teachers
With a growing demand for skilled workers, Virginia lawmakers are tackling a critical issue: the shortage of career and technical education (CTE) teachers. A bipartisan effort to provide an ...
Key bills Virginia’s General Assembly advanced halfway through session
The House of Delegates and Senate debated topics ranging from voter access to contraception ahead of “crossover,” the point ...
Virginia’s legislative session hits halftime, teeing up clash with Youngkin
The Democratic-led Virginia statehouse shepherded a slew of bills this week previously vetoed by Republican Gov. Glenn ...
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Virginia House, Senate budgets urge $1.1 billion in one-time tax rebates
The House of Delegates and Senate are presenting a united front in pending budget negotiations with Gov. Glenn Youngkin on ...
Virginia Senate Passes Bill To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales
The Virginia Senate has approved a bill to legalize regulated sales of recreational marijuana, three years after the state ...
Virginia legislature advances bill granting benefits for private, campus police officers
Legislation that would allow campus and private police forces to opt into line-of-duty benefits has passed the House and the ...
Virginia Senate approves bill to require schools to tell parents about student overdoses
On Tuesday, legislation to continue to require Virginia schools to notify parents within 24 hours of school-connected student ...
Virginia lawmakers shift gears on school transport despite safety concerns
RICHMOND, Va. (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Legislation to ease Virginia’s lingering school bus driver shortage is cruising through ...
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Virginia House targets speed camera ‘cash grab’
With millions flowing from speed camera fines, Virginia lawmakers are pushing to curb potential profiteering and increase ...