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Va. panel OKs tougher law for ‘straw man’ gun buys
RICHMOND A House committee this evening decided the fate of two of the governor’s school safety bills, deciding in favor of increasing the penalties for some illegal firearms transactions but against creating a new offense for potential school shooters.
Presidential primary bills to ease ballot access progressing
RICHMOND Virginia is close to lowering the standards for presidential candidates to qualify for primary election ballots. The Virginia Senate Friday approved HB 1346 that would cut in half the number of signatures candidates must collect statewide, and within each of the 11 congressional districts, necessary for ballot access.
Va. close to easing presidential primary qualifications
RICHMOND Virginia is close to lowering the standards for presidential candidates to qualify for primary election ballots. The Virginia Senate Friday approved HB 1346 that would cut in half the number of signatures candidates must collect statewide, and within each of the 11 congressional districts, necessary for ballot access.
‘Official’ Va. Shakespeare festival draws a few catcalls
RICHMOND If Gov. Bob McDonnell signs off on it, Virginia will soon have an official Shakespeare festival. But it will come only after a divided vote in the House of Delegates that followed a brief tongue-in-cheek debate sprinkled with quotes from the bard.
Official Va. Shakespeare festival: To be or not to be?
If Gov. Bob McDonnell signs off on it, Virginia will soon have an official Shakespeare festival. But it will come only after a divided vote in the House of Delegates that followed a brief tongue-in-cheek debate sprinkled with quotes from the bard.
Virginia Shakespeare festival: To be or not to be?
If Gov. Bob McDonnell signs off on it, Virginia will soon have an official Shakespeare festival. But it will come only after a divided vote in the House of Delegates that followed a brief tongue-in-cheek debate sprinkled with quotes from the bard.
Photo ID mandate for voters nears passage in Virginia
RICHMOND A contentious proposal to require Virginia voters to present photo identification at the polls is one step away from passage in the General Assembly. The House Appropriations Committee approved the measure today on a largely party-line 15-7 vote, advancing it to the House floor, where Republicans hold a commanding majority.
Photo ID requirement for Virginia voters clears panel
RICHMOND A contentious proposal to require Virginia voters to present photo identification at the polls is one step away from passage in the General Assembly. The House Appropriations Committee approved the measure Friday on a largely party-line, 15-7 vote, advancing it to the House floor, where Republicans hold a commanding majority.
Lawmakers: Va. Parole Board must justify denials
RICHMOND Starting this summer, the state’s Parole Board will have to justify why it’s denied a prisoner’s petition for release under a bill that passed the General Assembly this week. HB2103 requires the board to conduct a “timely and thorough review” of parole petitions and, if denied, to provide specific reasons.
Southside Va. lawmakers, McDonnell discuss uranium
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell is focused on his big proposals in the General Assembly and won't be taking up the issue of uranium mining anytime soon, a legislator who met with the governor today said.
Texting ban advances but Gov. McDonnell has concerns
RICHMOND The General Assembly has a message for drivers: keep your hands on the wheel and off your smart phone’s qwerty keyboard. That was again conveyed Friday when a Virginia Senate committee advanced compromise legislation to make fines for texting while driving more expensive and allow police to stop a driver for the offense.
Texting ban advances but McDonnell has concerns
RICHMOND The General Assembly has a message for drivers: keep your hands on the wheel and off your smart phone’s qwerty keyboard. That was again conveyed Friday when a Virginia Senate committee advanced compromise legislation to make fines for texting while driving more expensive and allow police to stop a driver for the offense.
