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Va. Senate OKs road funding amendment; time to deal
RICHMOND A souped-up rewrite of Gov. Bob McDonnell's transportation bill has won Senate passage without debate.
Virginia Senate OKs road funding amendment
RICHMOND Without debate, the Virginia Senate today approved a modified House of Delegates bill to infuse new funds into cash-strapped state road building accounts by raising retail and wholesale gas taxes.
Progress on funding bill, but locals await word on tolls
RICHMOND As a small group of delegates and senators start compromising on a transportation funding bill, local legislators outside that process watch and wait for toll relief. There was no debate Wednesday when Sen. Frank Wagner, R-Virginia Beach, put an amendment with new retail and wholesale gas taxes onto the House of Delegates' road legislation before sending it along.
Virginia teacher evaluation bill clears final hurdle
RICHMOND A bill to revamp teacher evaluation and grievance procedures has won final passage after an unsuccessful last-ditch attempt to amend it. The measure is part of Gov. Bob McDonnell's education reform package. The House voted 75-25 Wednesday to pass the bill and send it to McDonnell for his signature.
Teacher evaluation bill clears final hurdle in Virginia
RICHMOND A bill to revamp teacher evaluation and grievance procedures has won final passage after an unsuccessful last-ditch attempt to amend it. The measure is part of Gov. Bob McDonnell's education reform package. The House voted 75-25 Wednesday to pass the bill and send it to McDonnell for his signature.
Juvenile offenders’ art for sale at Va. General Assembly
RICHMOND For the week, a section of the General Assembly Building has been transformed into an art gallery, with paintings, woodwork, quilts and other pieces for sale, all made by children and teens serving sentences in the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Art serves a purpose as juveniles serve time
RICHMOND For the week, a section of the General Assembly Building has been transformed into an art gallery, with paintings, woodwork, quilts and other pieces for sale - all made by children and teens serving sentences in the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Anti-uranium groups launch radio ad opposing mining
RICHMOND Fearful pro-uranium factions may convince state leaders to move ahead with mining regulations, an anti-uranium coalition has launched a new radio ad urging Gov. Bob McDonnell to resist such appeals. The minute-long ad features the accented voices of Southside Virginians decrying the alleged ills of uranium mining and its potential to spoil the environment.
Tougher gun crime penalty bills clear Va. Senate panel
A Senate committee has endorsed two bills to impose tougher penalties for the improper transfer of firearms to ineligible people, and on those who bring guns or explosives to schools with malicious intent.
Va. Senate panel approves Virginia Beach arena bill
RICHMOND Legislation to give Virginia Beach additional flexibility to finance a sports and entertainment arena cleared a critical step Wednesday when the powerful Senate Finance Committee approved the measure.
Bike tailgating measure clings to life in Va. House
RICHMOND A legislative effort to outlaw tailgating bicycles is clinging to life in the General Assembly. A Senate-passed bill (SB1060) from Sen. Bryce Reeves, R-Fredericksburg, approved by a House subcommittee today, would add bikes and other non-motorized vehicles to the list of those that cannot be followed “more closely than is reasonable and prudent.”
Va. House panel: Felons may serve weekend jail time
RICHMOND A House subcommittee this evening approved a measure allowing felons to serve weekend jail sentences.
