Trump’s order led to care suspensions, a judge blocked it, but uncertainty remains for families and providers. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. A political battle over transgender healthcare has left some Virginia families scrambling to secure care for their children. Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, three Virginia hospitals paused gender-affirming…
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…
Legislation aimed at cracking down on high school athletic recruitment tactics in Virginia — specifically barring officials from using the “homeless” designation to lure student athletes — hit a roadblock Tuesday, failing to advance at the session’s midpoint. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Legislation aimed at cracking down on high school…
Virginia lawmakers are preparing to reintroduce bipartisan legislation aimed at creating a regulated and taxed adult-use cannabis marketplace in the state. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Virginia lawmakers are preparing to reintroduce bipartisan legislation aimed at creating a regulated and taxed adult-use cannabis marketplace in the state. The renewed push comes…
On the cusp of his last full year in office, Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping budget proposal that he hopes will define his legacy as Virginia’s 74th governor. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. On the cusp of his last full year in office, Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday…
Youngkin has announced he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts across Virginia. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts…
Virginia lawmakers will consider a bill in January that aims to stop unlicensed minors from operating a vehicle by charging the vehicle owner with a Class 1 misdemeanor. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Lawmakers will consider a bill in January that aims to stop unlicensed minors from operating a vehicle by…
At least six incarcerated people have burned themselves at western Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. At least six incarcerated people have burned themselves at western Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday. Lawmakers in…
The transit agency is planning to make changes in Alexandria, Fairlington and West Falls Church and Fairfax County after a two-year comprehensive review of the existing bus network. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) is moving forward with a service-wide redesign of its bus routes,…
Virginia legislators, educators and parents were surprised to learn in the past few months how many schools failed to meet expectations under a new accountability system. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Virginia legislators, educators and parents were surprised to learn in the past few months how many schools failed to meet…
