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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.
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.
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.
In Virginia’s halls of power, a little comic relief
The General Assembly doesn't have a comic book caucus, but there are enough fans there to start one. Virginia Beach Del. Ron Villanueva is an ideal candidate for charter member - his legislative office is a modest shrine, decorated with superheroes, "Star Wars" and G.I. Joe figurines.
State set to take over failing schools
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell's proposal to mandate a state takeover of failing public schools won final passage Wednesday in the General Assembly even as a Norfolk lawmaker offered legislation aimed at undercutting the governor's plan.
Va. lawmakers reach compromise on transportation
RICHMOND Update: House and Senate transportation conferees have reached a compromise that next will be considered by the full General Assembly. If the General Assembly can pass an accord by its scheduled adjournment Saturday, it would be the first comprehensive overhaul of the way Virginia pays for its highway system the legislature has approved since 1986.
McDonnell: Don’t expand Medicaid until costs are cut
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell warned state legislative negotiators on Wednesday not to expand Medicaid in Virginia without major federal and state cost reductions first.
Senators, teens switch place for mock legislature
RICHMOND The Senate Chamber was a bit more giggly than usual this evening.
Poll: Cuccinelli, McAuliffe tied in gov. race
RICHMOND Action at the State Capitol since January hasn’t altered the horse race dynamic between the two main contenders for Virginia governor – they remain statistically tied – or darken opinions of Gov. Bob McDonnell, the man they hope to replace.
Poll: Cuccinelli, McAuliffe tied in governor race
RICHMOND Action at the State Capitol since January hasn’t altered the horse race dynamic between the two main contenders for Virginia governor – they remain statistically tied – or darken opinions of Gov. Bob McDonnell, the man they hope to replace.
Poll: Cuccinelli-McAuliffe governor’s race a toss-up
RICHMOND Action at the State Capitol since January hasn't altered the horse race dynamic between the two main contenders for governor or reduced opinions of Gov. Bob McDonnell, the man they hope to replace.
General Assembly votes to repeal cohabitation ban
RICHMOND Unmarried couples living together may soon be doing so legally under a measure that passed the General Assembly today. The House voted 62-25 in favor of repealing the 1950 law making it illegal for unmarried couples to live together. Virginia code says doing so is punishable by a $500 fine for a first offense and up to a year in jail for subsequent infractions.
