“It makes no sense to implement a remedial map given that the Supreme Court may uphold the legislatively-enacted map in its entirety or even just in part,” says Speaker of the House of Delegates Kirk Cox.
Virginia State Police Engage In Crackdown On I-66 HOV Lane Drivers
During the hours of 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. eastbound and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. westbound (Monday through Friday), drivers with at least two people traveling can use I-66 for free, but with an E-Z Pass Flex turned to “HOV-mode.”
Comstock’s Leadership Program For Young Women To Be Hosted By George Mason University
The Barbara Comstock Institute for Women in Leadership is designed for middle and high school-age girls seeking leadership roles in government, public policy, media, and other areas.
Top House Republicans May Face Tougher Election Under Court-Drawn Legislative Map
Speaker of the House Kirk Cox and House Appropriations Chairman Chris Jones could face more Democratic districts if the new court-appointed map is adopted.
2019’s Pre-Filed Bills Rolling In Before Legislators Head Back To General Assembly
Pre-filed bills coming in just weeks before the 2019 General Assembly session begins on January 9 on Bank Street in Richmond.
Joe May Sets Sights On Transportation At State Senate Campaign Kickoff Event
The Republican State Senate candidate said he will help solve the Dulles Greenway’s “out of control tolls” and fight for a better funding source for the Washington, D.C. area Metro system.
Republican Has Fundraising Lead In 24th House District Special Election
Rockbridge County Supervisor Ronnie Campbell has raised $50,757 so far, with the special election set for Tuesday, December 18.
Backed By Science, VDOT Increases Speed Limits On I-64 To Improve Safety
Roadway safety decreases significantly as drivers deviate from the prevailing speed, and speed limits are increased to help decrease unsafe speed variations among the fastest and slowest drivers.
Top House Republican Lawmaker Calls For Democratic AG Mark Herring’s Resignation
In 2013, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (D) said that he would not be “a part-time Attorney General and would resign should he decide to seek higher office.” Following his announcement to become a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 2021, Majority Leader Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) of the House of Delegates has called for the Commonwealth’s chief lawyer to “immediately make good on his pledge to resign his office.”
Trump May Have U.S. Military Build Southern Border Wall
In the penultimate month before a stubborn Democratic Party regains the majority in the House of Representatives, President Donald Trump foreshadows on Twitter that the might of the U.S. military may manufacture his campaign promise of a southern border wall, following the arrival of multiple migrant caravans from Latin America amid the upcoming government shutdown clash with speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi.