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Va. bicyclists will stay unprotected from dooring
RICHMOND It’s not looking good for bicycle-friendly legislation in the 2013 General Assembly. State Sen. Chap Petersen’s “dooring” bill (SB736) failed to advance today from the House Transportation Committee on a 7-7 tie vote, likely dooming its chances for the session.
Va. bicyclists will stay unprotected from ‘dooring’
RICHMOND It’s not looking good for bicycle-friendly legislation in the 2013 General Assembly. State Sen. Chap Petersen’s “dooring” bill (SB736) failed to advance today from the House Transportation Committee on a 7-7 tie vote, likely dooming its chances for the session.
House approves concealed weapons secrecy in Va.
RICHMOND The House of Delegates has passed legislation to keep the names of concealed handgun permit holders secret. Republican Sen. Mark Obenshain's bill originally just shielded the names of permit applicants who have obtained protective orders against another person. The House Militia and Police Committee last week expanded the bill to cover anyone who obtains a permit.
House approves concealed handgun secrecy in Va.
RICHMOND The names of concealed handgun permit holders would be kept secret under legislation passed Tuesday by the House of Delegates. Sen. Mark Obenshain's bill originally just shielded the names of permit applicants who have obtained protective orders against another person. The House Militia and Police Committee last week expanded the bill to cover anyone who obtains a permit.
Report compares Virginia with other states
RICHMOND How does Virginia stack up against the other 49 states? Glad you asked.
Assembly report: Virginia is high-income, low-tax state
RICHMOND How does Virginia stack up against the other 49 states? Glad you asked.
Va. Assembly honors Olympic gold medalist Douglas
RICHMOND Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas has been recognized by the Virginia General Assembly. Douglas received a standing ovation today by the state Senate, which presented the Virginia Beach native a framed copy of a resolution honoring her for her accomplishments.
Gabby Douglas honored by Va. lawmakers
RICHMOND Olympic champion gymnast Gabby Douglas and her Fierce Five teammates visited the White House in November to be recognized for their success at the London Games last summer. Douglas was solo Tuesday while visiting an American seat of government with an even longer history - the Virginia General Assembly, the oldest continuously operating legislature in the Western Hemisphere.
Virginia Senate rewrites governor’s transportation bill
RICHMOND A Virginia Senate committee has rewritten Gov. Bob McDonnell's transportation funding reform bill. The proposal would restore and increase the gasoline tax, add a 1 percent fuel sales tax and allow localities to add another 1 percent tax to fuel.
Bill to raise road money clears Va. Senate committee
RICHMOND It's transportation, take two. The Senate Finance Committee Tuesday morning kept alive chances of getting a transportation deal done this General Assembly session when it approved a bill amended to increase retail and wholesale gas taxes.
Va. senior citizens denied no-excuse absentee voting
RICHMOND Their age alone still won’t entitle senior citizens to vote by absentee ballot.
Va. Beach jail revenue bills head to McDonnell
Two bills that would allow Virginia Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle to generate revenue for jail operations from inmate services are headed to Gov. Bob McDonnell's desk after the Senate approved them Tuesday.
