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News February 21, 2013

‘Straw man’ gun laws already on books, rarely enforced

NORFOLK Federal and state lawmakers have proposed new crimes and stiffer penalties for straw purchases of firearms in the wake of several mass shootings. But law enforcement officials and state Supreme Court statistics show the proposals, aimed at those who buy guns for anyone banned from carrying a firearm, might be more symbolic than practical.

News February 21, 2013

Poll: Virginians favor photo ID policy at the polls

RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell will have some public opinion research to inform him as he weighs whether to sign onto a bill that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls.

News February 21, 2013

Va. House rejects youth sports concussions bill

RICHMOND The House of Delegates has killed legislation requiring youth sports programs that use public school property to adopt procedures for dealing with concussions. The House voted 53-40 on Thursday to send the bill to its Courts of Justice Committee, which will not meet again before Saturday's scheduled adjournment.

News February 21, 2013

House passes bill allowing building owners to limit bedroom occupancy

The House of Delegates narrowly passed a bill Wednesday allowing building owners to limit the number of people allowed to share a bedroom.

News February 21, 2013

Parental rights legislation wins final approval in Va.

RICHMOND Legislation declaring that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children has won final General Assembly approval. Without debate, the Senate voted 29-11 Thursday to accept a House amendment to the bill. The measure has now cleared both chambers and is headed to the governor's desk.

News February 21, 2013

Governor signs repeal of renewable energy incentives

RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell this afternoon signed legislation repealing certain financial incentives for electric utility companies that use renewable energy sources.

News February 20, 2013

Bill requiring photo ID to vote headed to McDonnell

RICHMOND Virginians looking to cast their votes after July 1, 2014, will have to present a photo identification card at the polls under a bill that passed the General Assembly today.

News February 20, 2013

Assembly OKs allowing abuse victims to end leases

RICHMOND Domestic abuse and sexual assault victims will be able to end their rental agreements early under a bill that passed the General Assembly today.

News February 20, 2013

Deal struck to put $880M more into Virginia’s roads

RICHMOND Standing astride an office doorway on the General Assembly Building’s 10th floor, Del. Chris Jones and Sen. Tommy Norment extended their arms for a firm handshake this morning. And like that, a deal to pump $880 million more into state road building efforts was sealed between the small group of legislators who’ve been negotiating the plan for the past four days.

News February 20, 2013

Roads funding plan is reached, but the vote remains

RICHMOND If you thought reaching an $880 million statewide road funding deal among 10 legislators was tough, just wait until it comes to the full General Assembly for approval.

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