Virginia bans powdered alcohol
Cocaine isn’t the only white powder on drug authorities’ radar these days. They’re also targeting Palcohol—powdered alcohol that can turn a glass of water into a mojito.
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Assembly blocks access to handgun permit data
It is now up to Gov. Terry McAuliffe whether to sign into law legislation that would prohibit certain out-of-state police agencies from accessing information regarding concealed weapon permits issued by the commonwealth of Virginia.
Governor Signs Law Allowing Uber, Lyft to Operate
After operating under a temporary agreement for the better part of a year, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft now have a law allowing them to transport passengers in Virginia after Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed a bill that sets licensing procedures and standards for drivers.
Virginia still deciding if women are equal
In 1972, Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment and asked the states to ratify it. Forty-three years later, Virginia is still deciding whether to ratify the ERA, which would guarantee women and men equal rights.
Bill would have protected battered spouses from paying alimony. But it failed.
A Richmond woman’s harrowing story prompted a state legislator to propose a bill that would prohibit courts from awarding alimony to a spouse who has been convicted of domestic violence. The bill failed.
Dominion bill wins final passage
The House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that freezes Dominion Virginia Power’s base rate for five years but prevents the state from forcing the company to reimburse customers if the utility company earns excessive profits.
Balloons’ dangers to wildlife not inflated
In this Q&A, Mark Swingle, director of research and conservation for the Virginia Aquarium, explains why and how balloons are harmful to the environment.
House passes ethics bill
The House of Delegates on Tuesday passed a bill that would limit gifts accepted by Virginia politicians to $100.
House passes sexual assault bills
Bills to aid victims of assault and to protect students on college campuses have passed the Virginia House of Delegates.
Bill expands access to overdose-reversing drug
As opiate overdose deaths rise in Virginia, the General Assembly is moving to approve legislation intended to curb the epidemic. Three bills would expand access to naloxone, which reverses heroin and opiate overdoses and can be administered by friends and family of drug users.
