Governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 18 earlier this week, reaffirming his commitment to combating …
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Protect Virginians from Problem Gambling
State Senator Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania) and Delegate Paul Krizek (D-Mount Vernon) have pre-filed legislation for the …
CORTEZ: Don’t Let Old Acquaintances Be Forgot In 2022
As Youngkin continues to build his brain trust, be careful of the political gate crashers who will heap scorn the moment they don’t get what they want, writes Daniel Cortez.
Foster Care Omnibus Reform Passed By General Assembly
During the 2019 General Assembly session, lawmakers headed off a list of alterations to rectify the woeful conditions within the Commonwealth’s foster care network.
VA House Passes Bill Stopping Teens Buying Tobacco, Vaping Products
“Raising the legal age for tobacco purchases to 21 is a common sense way to address this escalating public health concern,” said Delegate Chris Stolle.
K-9 Officers Garner More Protections Against Abuse With GOP-Led Bill
As the Virginia State Senate is set to vote on legislation that would classify abusing a family pet a felony, they are setting their sights on providing the same measures against those who abuse or kill law enforcement animals.
‘Numerous Changes’ To Virginia’s Foster Care System Proposed By GOP State Senator
After last year’s distressing report of Virginia’s foster care system by JLARC, Senator Bryce Reeves’ bill would “address the issues that are critical to the care, custody, and control” of foster care children to have a “direct impact on day one.”
Virginia Could Join Growing Number Of States Raising Tobacco-Buying Age To 21
The bipartisan, bicameral bill from Virginia lawmakers would increase the minimum age for those prohibited from “purchasing or possessing tobacco products, nicotine vapor products, and alternative nicotine products.”