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Bill would define, ban bullying in Virginia schools
RICHMOND An effort to define bullying and ensure it is outlawed in public schools is on its way to the House floor for a vote. Virginia already requires schools to prohibit bullying in their codes of student conduct and to educate students about bullying behavior. State code does not, however, provide a definition.
School mental health bills advance in Virginia House
RICHMOND Two bills aimed at improving mental health treatment for students are advancing in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Bill advances to penalize people who smoke with kids in car
RICHMOND Lighting up with a child in your car would lighten your wallet under legislation moving through the General Assembly this winter. Punishing with a $100 fine motorists who smoke tobacco while a youth under age 15 is in the vehicle is the latest anti-smoking bill from Sen. Ralph Northam, a Norfolk physician.
Bill advances on fine for smoking with kids in car
RICHMOND Lighting up with a child in your car would lighten your wallet under legislation moving through the General Assembly this winter. Punishing with a $100 fine motorists who smoke tobacco while a youth under age 15 is in the vehicle is the latest anti-smoking bill from Sen. Ralph Northam, a Norfolk physician.
State aid for Va. Beach sports arena clears first hurdle
RICHMOND A local lawmaker won the first round Monday in his effort to get the state to help Virginia Beach build a sports and entertainment arena that could attract a national sports franchise.
Bill to repeal cohabitation ban advances
RICHMOND Unwed cohabitation may still be living in sin to some, but it would no longer be illegal if legislation working its way through the General Assembly becomes law.
Bill advances to repeal ban on ‘shacking up’
RICHMOND Unwed cohabitation may still be living in sin to some, but it would no longer be illegal if legislation working its way through the General Assembly becomes law.
Va. lawmakers’ gifts last year were padded with travel
RICHMOND The biggest gift reported by a state lawmaker from South Hampton Roads last year had no apparent connection to Virginia government.
Effort to repeal ban on ‘shacking up’ advances in Va.
RICHMOND Unwed cohabitation may still be living in sin to some, but it would no longer be illegal if legislation working its way through the General Assembly becomes law.
Va. voucher program offers up to $400 for caregivers
Virginia families who care for someone with disabilities or chronic health conditions can apply for up to $400 for respite care under a new voucher program from the state Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
House panel: Va. schools may start before Labor Day
RICHMOND Schools won the first match Monday evening in the annual legislative tug-of-war over who should decide when schools start.
Bill would ease rules for pre-Labor Day school start
RICHMOND Schools won the first match Monday evening in the annual legislative tug-of-war over who should decide when schools start.
