Stories tagged: "Virginia Law"

Law and Policy
Law and Policy After Emergency Order Expires June 30, Virginia’s Face Mask Ban Returns

BASSETT-After Gov. Northam's emergency order ends June 30, Virginia's face mask ban, created in 1953, goes back into effect.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Dogwood Staff June 21, 2021 6:31 am EDT
Law and Policy
Law and Policy Split Decision: Virginia Delegation Divided Over The Violence Against Women Act

WASHINGTON D.C.- The U.S. House approved the Violence Against Women Act on Wednesday, the first step toward getting the bill reauthorized.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton March 19, 2021 3:36 am EDT
Law and Policy
Law and Policy Roanoke Becomes The Latest Virginia City to Adopt a Limited Gun Ban

ROANOKE-On Monday, Roanoke became the latest Virginia city to ban guns from certain areas.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton March 16, 2021 9:04 am EDT
Courts
Courts Virginia’s Equal Rights Lawsuit Shot Down by Federal Court

WASHINGTON D.C.- In January 2020, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton March 6, 2021 4:08 am EST
Law and Policy
Law and Policy Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know for Tuesday, March 2

RICHMOND-Blacksburg bans guns, Fairfax kids return to school and what exactly will the Assembly's marijuana bill do?

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton March 2, 2021 4:41 am EST

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Commentary Rashid: What Is Critical Race Theory? Why Don’t We Ask The Creators?
Housing As Virginia’s Emergency Order Expires, A 31-Day Eviction Clock Starts
Student wearing a mask at his desk. Education LIST: Virginia Schools Requiring Masks For Fall 2021 Semester
The Lassiter family and the Collins family Economy ‘It’s a Moral Issue’: Virginia Families Need Affordable Child Care and Paid Leave
Economy However, legalization doesn't take effect for another three years.
Economy Did Virginia Legalize Marijuana? What Does The Bill Actually Do?

RICHMOND-The Virginia General Assembly legalized marijuana in Virginia last week, but it won’t take effect until 2024.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres March 2, 2021 2:55 am EST
Commentary Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan at the 2019 Virginia Women's Summit
Commentary Ettinger: McClellan’s Criminal Reform Bill a ‘Good Step Forward’

BLACKSBURG-The bill from Sen. McClellan requires courts to allow evidence concerning a defendant's mental condition at the time of the offense.

Eve Ettinger Eve Ettinger March 2, 2021 12:22 am EST