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General Assembly tackles consumer transparency, fails to fix ticket service fees
RICHMOND — Virginia lawmakers, in alignment with recent federal attempts, introduced consumer protection bills to tackle surprise tickets fees and recurring subscriptions, but only one measure passed. Autorenewal notification updates — passed Del. Michelle Maldonado, D-Manassas, introduced House Bill 744 to update current state code to add “small business” to the existing consumer protecti[...]
Bills advance to protect state employees who access medical cannabis
RICHMOND, Va. — State lawmakers have advanced bills that would allow public sector employees to use medical cannabis without losing their job. House Bill 149, introduced by Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, extends to state public employees rights that already exist in the private sector. The bill passed with bipartisan support on a 78-20 vote. Helmer […]
