It is unlikely the Republican-controlled General Assembly will gather the two-thirds vote necessary to override Governor Northam’s veto.
Northam Vetos Bill Expediting Concealed Handgun Permits For Non-Residents
Healthcare Provisions In Trump’s Budget Would Give States Control Over Medicaid
Although the plan is impossible to pass with a Democratic majority in Congress, leaving Virginia in control of Medicaid funding via federal block grants could reignite last year’s expansion battle.
Virginia Unemployment Rate Holds At 2.8 Percent For Sixth Consecutive Month
The last time Virginia’s unemployment rate was this low was April 2001.
Virginia High School Student Had ‘Trump 2020’ Flag Wrapped Around Neck By School Employee
“The York County School Division is aware of the video being circulated on social media depicting an interaction between a para-educator and a student…administrators are continuing to review this personnel matter,” a statement reads.
I-95 Testing Ground For Per-Mile Tax That Could Replace Gas Tax, Tolls
The I-95 Corridor Coalition is expanding their testing along the East Coast of a “vehicle miles traveled fee,” referred to as a mileage-based user fee to drivers.
‘Protect Life’ Rule Forces Planned Parenthood To Separate Abortions From Family Planning
Planned Parenthood is outraged not because of the potential loss of federal funding – they have gotten around that for years – but that the Trump Administration has drawn a clear distinction between family planning and abortion.
State Senator Frank Wagner Announces Retirement After 28 Years In Virginia Legislature
“It has been one of the highest honors of my life to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth. I want to thank the citizens of Virginia Beach and Norfolk for giving me that privilege,” Wagner said.
State Senator Bill Carrico Announces Retirement, Two Republicans Vie For Seat
After 18 years in the Virginia General Assembly, Republican State Senator Bill Carrico announced his retirement, saying he has been “thankful” to serve Southwest Virginia.
RPV Offering $1,000 Reward For ‘Verifiable Photo’ Of AG Mark Herring In Blackface
“The Republican Party of Virginia is seeking further evidence of Mark Herring’s blackface and the witnesses to his racist past,” their statement reads.
Delegate Steve Landes Plans To Retire From House, Run For Circuit Court Clerk
At a press conference this afternoon, Republican Delegate Steve Landes is set to announce his retirement from the Virginia legislature and announce his candidacy for the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk.
