A statewide increase in jet fuel taxes would be earmarked for rail construction in Northern Virginia, and the Dulles Toll Road, under a bill filed by a Prince William County lawmaker.
Democratic Bill Gives Food Stamps to Drug Dealers, Felons who Skip Treatment
Convicted drug dealers, as well as certain addicts who skip their court-ordered treatment, would qualify for food stamps under the terms of the bill.
Governor Ralph Northam Reveals Sweeping Election And Campaign Finance Reforms
Repealing Virginia’s voter ID law, banning corporate campaign contributions, and limiting individual contributions are among the top priorities for Northam.
Blue Ridge Parkway Closed Indefinitely Throughout Government Shutdown
Crews were working to clean up from winter storms and clear roadways, but it may be a long time before the parkway can be opened as the federal government remains shut.
Gov. Northam’s Gun Control Package Would Ban Boy Scouts’ .22 Rifles
The common 10/22, used by countless youth to learn gun safety, would fall within the scope of the ban, based on the magazines they may be equipped with. The proposal follows similar moves in other states.
Democratic Lawmaker Touts Threat of Teachers Going on Strike
Union-friendly “Democratic socialist” Lee Carter said he hopes the threat of unions closing down schools will lead to more spending. Carter, who also introduced a bill repealing Virginia’s Right to Work law, authored legislation allowing government employees to strike and walk off the job.
Gov. Ralph Northam Proposes Sweeping Gun Control Package
Banning semiautomatics, private sales, passing gun removal laws, and bringing back “One Handgun Per Month” were top priorities in Northam’s gun control package.
Va. House GOP Opposes Northam’s Tax Hike, Unveils Plan Protecting Standard Deduction, Lowering Taxes for 2.7M Virginians
The Republican proposal would offer tax relief for 2.7 million middle and low-income Virginians, including the 600,000 who would pay higher taxes under Gov. Northam’s budget, by protecting the standard deduction. A married couple filing jointly, each making $55,000, would pay $115 less under the Republican plan, whereas the governor’s proposal would raise their taxes by $805.
New Democratic Rep. on Trump: ‘We’re going to impeach the motherf***er’
As a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, the first-term lawmaker from Michigan has been strongly critical of President Trump, both on the campaign trail and in an op-ed released on her first day in office, in which she called for the President’s impeachment.
Sunday Booze Sales Could Start At 10 A.M. Under Proposed ABC Change
Although many church services begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday throughout Virginia, a new law may mean that alcohol sales at ABC stores could begin at the same time.