Mixed views about bills to increase alcohol sales
Virginia restaurant owners have mixed perspectives on legislation that would allow their establishments to sell more alcoholic beverages.
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Education poll indicates that Virginians feel schools are under-funded
More than two-thirds of Virginians think public schools aren’t adequately funded, and a little over half of the commonwealth would support paying more in taxes to enhance student performance, according to a statewide poll released Monday.
Lawmakers seek to ease “student debt crisis”
Two Democratic members of the Virginia General Assembly said Monday they plan to sponsor legislation to address what they described as a “student debt crisis.”
Texting while driving convictions quadruple in Virginia
Emphasis on “convictions.” A 2013 law has made texting while driving a primary offense, so it’s easier to convict offenders.
Indians struggle for recognition in their own land
Virginia’s original inhabitants are seeking formal recognition from the federal government, but they face opposition from casino interests and other groups.
African Americans and Indians: A Complex History
As Virginia Indian tribes seek federal recognition, some African-American groups are focusing not on the two races’ shared history of mistreatment but on historical discrimination by Native Americans.
Profiles of Indian tribes in Virginia
Native Americans in Virginia have historical roots that played a crucial role in the early formation of the commonwealth as well as the country. Here is a look at the 11 Indian tribes recognized by the state, according to the National Park Service and other sources.
Most dams lack emergency action plan
For many Virginians living downstream from a dam, there is a good chance that they don’t know what to do or where to go if the dam fails. That’s because more than 40 percent of the state’s dams that are supposed to have evacuation plans do not.
Guns trigger debate at General Assembly
In Virginia, as in most states, you can get a gun without ever having fired one. A push for new gun laws was one of the hot topics of the General Assembly’s 2015 session. Both the gun lobbies and gun control advocates sought legislation regarding firearms.
Fresh vegetables and fruits can be surprisingly hard to find in Virginia
Twenty-eight percent of Virginians report having a difficult time finding fresh fruits and vegetables to buy in their community, according to a survey released on Monday at the fourth Weight of the State childhood obesity prevention conference.
