Stories tagged: "Virginia General Assembly"

Politics Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, gestures during an interview in his office at the Capitol Tuesday Feb. 15, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Youngkin was inaugurated one month ago. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Politics Poll: Virginia’s Voters Mixed on Youngkin’s First Month in Office

According to the latest “State of the Commonwealth” poll from the Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University, Virginia’s voters have more negative things to say about his first month in office.

Meghin Moore Meghin Moore February 22, 2022 5:28 pm EST
Elections
Elections From Voting Access to Gun Rights, Which Virginia Laws Changed July 1?

RICHMOND-When the clock hit midnight, changes happened across the Commonwealth. Here's a look at the new Virginia laws taking effect.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 1, 2021 6:39 am EDT
Economy
Economy Assembly Wants to Renovate Schools, Expand Broadband With Rescue Funds

RICHMOND-Gov. Northam called for a special session to decide how to spend American Rescue Plan funds, while outlining his priorities.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton June 24, 2021 10:14 am EDT
Education
Education Assembly Orders Virginia Schools to Offer In-Person Instruction…by July

RICHMOND- It’s time to go back to class. The Virginia General Assembly wanted to deliver that message Thursday.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton February 26, 2021 7:46 am EST
Crime Now Governor Northam is expected to sign the bill.
Crime Now That Virginia’s Repealed The Death Penalty, What Changes?

RICHMOND-A bill to ban the death penalty in Virginia passed the General Assembly today. Now, it goes to the governor’s desk for final approval.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres February 22, 2021 10:36 pm EST

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A monument to Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Richmond, Va., is covered with graffiti on Sunday, May 31, 2020, after overnight protests over the death of George Floyd. Many of the city’s most prominent Confederate monuments were tagged with similar graffiti. Protests were held in U.S. cities over the death of Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/ Sarah Rankin) Politics The United Daughters of the Confederacy: What You Need To Know About the Klan Adjacent Group That Had Their HQ Set Ablaze
Politics A bill to require school districts to have in-person learning options has advanced through the Senate
Politics Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Wednesday, Feb. 3

RICHMOND-Tuesday was a busy day for Virginia's lawmakers.

Arianna Coghill Arianna Coghill Brian Carlton Brian Carlton February 3, 2021 3:39 am EST
Law and Policy House Majority Leader H. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, talks on a phone as he sits at the feet of the statue of former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd at Capitol Square in Richmond, Va. Saturday, March 13, 2010. A panel of Virginia legislators will discuss the removal of a statue of former governor and U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Sr., from the state Capitol grounds. Byrd was a staunch segregationist and the architect of massive resistance against integrating schools. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Law and Policy Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Thursday, Jan. 28.

RICHMOND-Here's what we've been following for your Thursday.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Arianna Coghill Arianna Coghill January 28, 2021 4:27 am EST