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Va. House speaker disallows Senate redistricting plan
RICHMOND A controversial plan to tilt state Senate districts in Republicans’ favor died at the other end of the Capitol today, thanks to a procedural move by Republican House Speaker William Howell.
GOP Senate redistricting plan killed by House speaker
RICHMOND A controversial plan to tilt state Senate districts in Republicans' favor died at the other end of the Capitol on Wednesday, thanks to a procedural move by Republican House Speaker William Howell that could restore a spirit of cooperation to a sometimes fractious General Assembly.
Uranium mining efforts persist below the surface
RICHMOND So uranium mining in Virginia is dead this year, right? Really? Mining opponents find themselves wanting to celebrate but, at the same time, worry that they might have overlooked something - perhaps a new proposal that will suddenly pop up in some committee and unravel their apparent victory.
Va. House panel OKs ban on ‘dooring’ bicyclists
RICHMOND “Dooring” may not be a household word yet, but it’s on the way to becoming a traffic infraction in Virginia. It’s what occurs when someone opens a car door into a lane with moving traffic and a bicyclist slams into it.
Bid to equalize hotel taxes fails again in Va. House
RICHMOND His intent, state Sen. Frank Wagner told a House subcommittee Wednesday, was to close a tax loophole. “We’re trying to level the playing field here,” the Virginia Beach Republican said in defense of his bill (SB767), which would require that sales and occupancy taxes on hotel rooms be computed on the full price paid by the consumer.
Va. House, Senate pass bills on texting while driving
RICHMOND Both chambers of the General Assembly have approved legislation to toughen penalties for texting while driving. Texting while driving is already punishable by a $20 fine, but it's a secondary offense. That means police can only write a ticket if they stop the motorist for another violation.
Va. House, Senate get tough on texting while driving
RICHMOND Although traffic safety studies show texting while operating a motor vehicle is one of the most dangerous behaviors a driver can engage in, the penalty in Virginia is only a modest fine. That could soon change now that the House of Delegates and state Senate have each passed bills to toughen the punishment for texting or e-mailing when behind the wheel.
Norfolk senator treats elderly man injured at Capitol
RICHMOND Dr. Ralph Northam doesn’t see his usual volume of patients when he’s serving in the Virginia Senate each winter. But the Norfolk Democrat used his medical skills Tuesday when a visitor to the State Capitol observing Senate action from balcony seating tripped and hit his head, opening up a gash.
Norfolk senator treats elderly man injured at state Capitol
RICHMOND Dr. Ralph Northam doesn't see his usual volume of patients when he's serving in the Virginia Senate each winter. But the Norfolk Democrat used his medical skills Tuesday when a visitor to the State Capitol observing Senate action from balcony seating tripped and hit his head, opening up a gash. Northam, a pediatric neurologist, rushed to aid medics who were treating the man.
Beach arena bill survives local lawmaker’s opposition
RICHMOND A local lawmaker’s effort to get state aid in developing a sports and entertainment arena in Virginia Beach was endorsed by the House of Delegates today – but not before another local legislator tried to torpedo it.
House passes bill to create special school district
RICHMOND The House of Delegates this afternoon passed a bill to create a special school district designed to take over and fix failing schools.
Virginia bill passes to create special school district
RICHMOND Both houses of the General Assembly this afternoon passed bills to create a special school district designed to take over and fix failing schools.
