A bill that seeks to limit the use of isolated — or solitary — confinement in Virginia’s correctional facilities now faces the Republican-controlled House, who voted down a similar measure earlier in the session. Sen. Joseph Morrissey, D-Richmond, proposed Senate Bill...
Bills Advance That Would Halt Planned Minimum Wage Increases
Two bills introduced by Republicans to halt future minimum wage increases have advanced to the House floor. Minimum wage in Virginia increased to $11 an hour on Jan. 1 and is set to increase to $12 next January. The House Commerce and Energy committee approved House...
Planning A Comeback For The Quarantine Pay Bill
Del. Elizabeth Guzman hasn't been able to get her bill mandating paid sick days for Virginia's workers through the General Assembly. But she's not going to stop trying. Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Guzman said she is no stranger to the struggles of low-paying jobs. She...
Bill Allowing Guns In Church Fails In House Of Delegates
Guns will remain prohibited in Virginia churches this year, and at least one security expert is glad, calling the proposed law "chaos waiting to happen." While most people go to church to worship, security expert Chernoh Wurie goes to worship and protect. He leads...
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