House Appropriations Chairman Chris Jones (R-Suffolk) proposed a new vehicle for Medicaid expansion just as the General Assembly entered its final week.
Drinking Beer On Lawnmower Still Illegal After Senate Bill Fails
For Virginians who like to drink beer while they ride around their yard cutting grass, they are still susceptible to DUI laws after Senate bill fails.
Richmond Mayor Stoney Endorses House Budget For School Funding
Mayor Levar Stoney gathered a small crowd of Richmond-area lawmakers at the General Assembly to endorse the House budget which gives more funding to RPS.
Dozens Of Protesters Rally Against Gerrymandering At Virginia Capitol
Marchers gathered at the Virginia Capitol this weekend in efforts to voice their concerns and end partisan gerrymandering in the Commonwealth.
Senate Bill To Expand Turn Signal Usage Fails In Virginia House
State law requires drivers to use a turn signal only when another vehicle is affected, but a bill linking usage to pedestrians traffic fails in the House.
QUAYLE: Health Plan Compromise Will Work For Virginia
Former State Senator Quayle: “The House compromise requires both sides to be flexible. It isn’t a slam dunk for either side.”
Republican Thomas Oh Will Challenge Don Beyer In VA-8
Democratic Congressman Don Beyer (VA-8) will be challenged by Army veteran Republican Thomas Oh in the 2018 midterm elections.
Virginia Gets Ready To Tighten Distracted Driving Laws
Virginia is set to impose stricter distracted driving laws after a bill passed in the General Assembly will make texting while driving a primary offense.
Teenage Firefighters May Save Virginia’s Recruitment Needs
Teenage firefighters may be want Virginia needs to rescue its waning recruitment after a bill is unanimously approved in the General Assembly.
Republicans Win Fight To Extend Coal Tax Credits For Southwest Virginia
Democrats are still trying by hook or crook to end Virginia’s coal industry.