Richmond Voters Shocked As Democratic Mayor Pushes 11th Hour Tax Hike TRS Staff - February 11, 2018 Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney is forcing a vote to finance $150 million of public debt through a $10 mil meals tax hike in a stealth vote this Monday.
Democrat Dick Saslaw Discovers Uber; Wants To Tax It Shaun Kenney - February 9, 2018 Enter freshman Delegate Emily Brewer, who took to the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates to excoriate the septuagenarian Saslaw.
Speed Cameras Proposed By Virginia Senator Fail Committee Vote TRS Staff - February 9, 2018 Senator Creigh Deeds (D-Bath) proposed a bill allowing localities to install speed cameras to enforcement speed limits, but failed in committee vote.
Virginia House GOP Introduces Metro Reform Plan Without Raising Taxes TRS Staff - February 9, 2018 House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox and other Republican leaders introduce a legislative plan to reform the Metro system without raising taxes.
House Republican Legislation Touts College Tuition Freeze TRS Staff - February 9, 2018 Republican-led House of Delegates is set to combat higher education costs for capping in-state tuition in Virginia after a 15-4 vote on Wednesday.
FBI Informant Shows Ties Between Clintons And Russians With Uranium One Alex Lemieux - February 9, 2018 An FBI informant has disclosed testimony with lawmakers regarding nefarious dealings between the Clinons and Russian officials to acquire Uranium One.
Virginia Senate Passes Bill Requiring Photo For Voter ID Alex Lemieux - February 7, 2018 Virginia Senate passed legislation this week with a 21-19 vote down party lines to require photo for voter ID at the ballot box.
Barbara Comstock Leads On Congressional Sexual Harassment Reform Alex Lemieux - February 7, 2018 Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10) went to the House floor on Wednesday to announce reforms to congressional sexual harassment legislation.
Redistricting Bill Against Gerrymandering Clears Virginia House TRS Staff - February 7, 2018 Virginia’s political redistricting process is getting a new “rulebook” after legislation passed through the Republican-led House on Tuesday.
Virginia Trucking Industry May See Boost After New Legislation TRS Staff - February 7, 2018 Virginia’s trucking industry may be allotted 11,000 more pounds per load after new legislation passes the General Assembly.