As the nationwide debate on gun control and school safety continues, 47 percent of Virginians support arming teachers, while 49 percent disagree.
VCU Poll Shows Virginians Split On Arming Teachers
Bill Lifting Virginia Ban On Firearms In Church To Be Considered In Legislative Session
“Existing Virginia law is ambiguous about the use of firearms on church property,” Senator Dick Black (R-Loudoun) said, adding that he “would like to clarify that.”
Balance Of Power In Virginia State Senate Remains 21-19 After Today’s Special Election
The 33rd Senate District special election has been called for Delegate Jennifer Boysko, who beat out Republican candidate Joe May just one day before the session begins in Richmond.
SCOTUS Denies Speaker Cox’s Request For Stay In Virginia Redistricting Case
The order was issued Tuesday, two days ahead of a scheduled lower court hearing in Richmond on new state legislative maps, which may have some powerful Republican lawmakers contending with tougher campaigns in 2019.
Congressional Democrats Call For Trillion Dollar Tax Hike, Repealing Trump Tax Cuts
For 2016 tax filings, 97 percent of total individual income taxes were paid by the top 50 percent of earners. However, that is apparently not their “fair share,” according to progressives in Congress.
GOP’s Kilgore Says Northam’s Gun Control Bills ‘Dead on Arrival’
The Republican lawmaker from Southwest, who supports the Second Amendment, said Governor Northam’s gun control bills were “dead on arrival” and did not expect any of them to advance to the House floor.
Northern Virginia Voters Head To The Polls In Today’s 33rd Senate District Special Election
The first election of 2019 will feature Republican candidate and former House of Delegates member Joe May and Democratic candidate and Delegate Jennifer Boysko (D-Fairfax) in today’s January 8 special election.
President Trump To Address The Nation Tomorrow On Border Security Amid Shutdown
President Trump will also be traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border later this week as he seeks to highlight border security and push Democrats towards funding for the wall.
Statewide Jet Fuel Tax Hike Earmarked for Northern Virginia Metrorail Construction, Dulles Toll Road
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.
