After lawmakers uncovered millions in speed camera revenue across Virginia, a proposal to tighten regulations on the devices has hit a legislative roadblock. The General Assembly now waits to see whether a pared-down version of the plan will survive without triggering an expansion of automated enforcement. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. …
Supporters of abortion rights in Virginia reached a significant milestone this week as a proposed constitutional amendment cleared the General Assembly. Supporters of abortion rights in Virginia reached a significant milestone this week as a proposed constitutional amendment cleared the General Assembly. The measure narrowly passed both the Senate and House of Delegates, marking the…
A push to get a casino built in Fairfax County has stalled in the Virginia General Assembly, but Jeff McKay, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, said the issue is likely far from over. A push to get a casino built in Fairfax County has stalled in the Virginia General Assembly, but Jeff…
More than 1,000 bills are filed for Virginia General Assembly consideration each year. Here’s a look at three that involve swastikas, free water at restaurants and a cigarette sale loophole. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Under current Virginia law, it’s a Class 6 felony to intimidate others by placing a swastika…
The Democratic-led Virginia statehouse shepherded a slew of bills this week previously vetoed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin in a renewed attempt to gain his support midway through the legislative session. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Democratic-led Virginia statehouse shepherded a slew of bills this week previously vetoed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin in a…
At the crack of dawn on Tuesday, a Democratic-led Senate subcommittee rejected or delayed several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature… This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. At the crack of dawn on Tuesday, a Democratic-led Senate subcommittee rejected or delayed several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature tax cut proposals, opting instead to…
It would be illegal for employees of Virginia’s public schools to accept gifts or other forms of payment for recruiting student-athletes under a proposed bill introduced by Del. Dan Helmer. It would be illegal for employees of Virginia’s public schools to accept gifts or other forms of payment for recruiting student-athletes under a recently proposed…
Members of a group strongly opposed to building a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, is heading to Richmond on Wednesday to lobby against the proposal and express their concerns. Members of a group strongly opposed to building a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, is heading to Richmond on Wednesday to lobby against the proposal and…
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin launched his priorities in his State of the Commonwealth speech on Monday morning. The speech, and the start of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly, was postponed until after the water crisis in Richmond. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers his annual State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the…
Virginia’s 45-day period of early in-person voting before an election, one of the longest in the nation, could be significantly shortened under legislation rolled out by Republican Del. Chad Green. Virginia’s 45-day period of early in-person voting before an election, one of the longest in the nation, could be significantly shortened under legislation rolled out…
