So long, RVA!
Government officials who are authorized to perform marriages could refuse to marry same-sex couples under a bill approved Monday by the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee over the objections of LGBT advocates.
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. Busted.
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both former governors of Virginia, hosted a roundtable discussion in the nation’s capital last week with student leaders from 20 Virginia colleges to discuss the increasing financial burdens of pursuing higher education.
State officials from both political parties have reached a sweeping compromise on gun laws that would continue Virginia’s agreements with other states regarding concealed carry permits, prevent the subjects of protective orders from possessing guns and encourage, but not require, background checks at gun shows.
Students from colleges and universities across Virginia protested at Capitol Square this week, seeking help with college loans. And on Tuesday, a bipartisan trio of lawmakers touted their plans to address the issue.
Dels. Rob Bell of Albemarle and Todd Gilbert of Shenandoah—both Republicans—are proposing bills that would impose tougher penalties for habitual domestic violence offenders while providing some funding for victim firearm training.
You may remember McAuliffe’s revocation of reciprocity agreements for concealed handgun carry permits—this guy feels it is in our best interest to delay that order.
Virginia restaurant owners have mixed perspectives on legislation that would allow their establishments to sell more alcoholic beverages.
With confidence and high spirits, Democratic lawmakers and gay rights advocates on Monday kicked off their third consecutive year of fighting for an end to conversion therapy for minors in Virginia.
The General Assembly is now in session, and nearly 70 bills attempt to either control guns more strictly or protect gun access in certain cases. It’s a tangled web.
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