Photos: Virginians Begin Voting on Friday
Beginning on Friday morning, Virginians were able to cast their vote for President, Congress, and the redistricting amendment. New laws signed this year allow all Virginians to vote absentee by…
New Ad From Nick Freitas “No One Left Behind”
Nick Freitas, the Republican candidate in the VA-07 released a new ad today saying that he will protect pre-existing conditions if he is elected to Congress. “During this pandemic, this…
Efforts falter to require Virginia schools to provide in-person options
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND — An effort to require Virginia school districts provide in-person classes to students with poor internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic is most…
House of Delegates advances MARCUS alert bill
By Andrew Ringle Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — The House of Delegates approved a bill Thursday that would create teams of mental health service providers and peer recovery specialists…
The Virginia Senate killed a bill that opened up police officers to civil lawsuits
by Brandon Jarvis The Senate Judiciary Committee met on Wednesday afternoon to take up the bill from Delegate Jeff Bourne (D) that would eliminate the qualified immunity legal construct that…
The Virginia Senate passed a bill that would publicize parole board votes
By Brandon Jarvis The parole board in Virginia has been facing increased scrutiny in recent months as officials have pushed for the early release of eligible offenders during the COVID-19…
Virginia House of Delegates Passes Qualified Immunity Bill
By Brandon Jarvis The House of Delegates passed a Qualified Immunity bill on Tuesday after the bill was previously voted down. The bill’s sponsor Delegate Jeff Bourne (D) has stuck…
Some Colleges Add Free Vending Machines with Masks, Sanitizer
By Brandon Shillingford Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Students returning to campus this fall will find vending machines stocked full of snacks, sodas, and now personal protective equipment too.…
Update: House of Delegates Committee Revives Qualified Immunity Bill
By Brandon Jarvis On Tuesday morning, Democrats on the Appropriations Committee in the House of Delegates revived a qualified immunity bill that was voted down the day before. The bill,…
A Virginia Senate Committee advanced a bill that would allow decreased punishment for violating executive orders
By Brandon Jarvis The Virginia Senate General Laws and Technology Committee failed to advance or kill legislation from Sen. Creigh Deeds (D) last week that would have given law enforcement…