A legislative panel Monday approved a bill to expand Virginia’s law against texting while driving to other distracting activities, such as reading social media postings. A legislative panel Monday approved a bill to expand Virginia’s law against texting while driving...
Bill allowing parents to review books, veto “sexually explicit” material passes full VA House vote
A bill that would allow parents to review books in public school lesson plans, and refuse the book if it is too "sexually explicit" passed the House last week. A bill that would allow parents to review books in public school lesson plans, and refuse the book if it is...
RVA restauranteurs weigh in as House advances a slightly-shaken “fix the mix” beverage license bill
The House chose to shake up the wording on a bill that, if passed, would have allowed restaurant owners with a mixed beverage license to cut their food-to-alcohol sales ratios. The House chose to shake up the wording on a bill that, if passed, would have allowed...
Virginia requirement for pre-abortion ultrasounds to stay on the books after Senate vote
Many women and health care professionals were once again disappointed at this year’s General Assembly as the Education and Health Committee voted down a bill that would have gotten rid of the law requ Many women and health care professionals were once again...
College students protest at Capitol Square demanding help with loans
RICHMOND – Students from colleges and universities across Virginia protested at Capital Square this week, seeking help with college loans. RICHMOND – Students from colleges and universities across Virginia protested at Capital Square this week, seeking help with...
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