After Mayor Levar Stoney levied his meals tax on Richmonders, Councilman Parker Agelasto also wants a cigarette tax to fund the RPS rebuild.
Richmond Councilman Wants Cigarette Tax For RPS Funding
BREAKING: Tillerson Out At US State Department, CIA’s Pompeo In
CIA director Mike Pompeo will replace Tillerson, while the CIA will receive its first female director in is seven-decade history.
Northam Willing To Bet On Casino Gaming
Northam broke the tie in the State Senate in 2017 to consider poker as charitable gaming. Now casinos are hoping he will do the same for Colonial Downs.
Richmond’s Prostitution Problem Approached By General Assembly
In light of Richmond’s prostitution problem, the General Assembly has weighed in after calls from the City Council and the Police Department.
RPS Officials “Disappointed” With Mayor Stoney’s Budget
After a controversial tax hike, frivolous spending, and fights with the General Assembly, Mayor Stoney’s budget is still seen as a disappointment for RPS.
Republican Senate Bills To Alleviate Stress From Healthcare Marketplace
To alleviate stress caused by high insurance premiums in the healthcare marketplace, Republican-led legislation from the Senate is set to help Virginians.
Bill Aimed To Lower Prescription Costs Heads To Governor
Legislation aimed at lowering prescription costs and providing better healthcare transparency is now heading to desk of Governor Ralph Northam.
Taylor Asks POTUS To Expand Pell Grants To Vocational Training
In a letter sent to President Trump by Republican Congressman Scott Taylor (VA-2), Pell Grants should be used to, “Invest in the American people.”
Comstock Works To Secure $25 Million Grant For Loudoun County Transit
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock works hard to secure a $25 million federal TIGER grant for Loudoun County transportation infrastructure.
Speaker Cox Calls For Special Session After Budget Breakdown
Speaker of the House Kirk Cox has called for a special session to solve the Medicaid expansion impasse that has led to the breakdown of budget negotiations.
