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House of Delegates opening prayer draws applause
It's rare that the daily opening prayer in the House of Delegates draws applause. One veteran member said he couldn't remember it ever happening. But it happened Friday. His deep voice soaring in the rhythmic cadence typical of African American churches, the Rev. Joshua King of Union Baptist Church in Hopewell applied some holy balm to the House's often warring factions.
Bill to repeal land tax credit is tabled
RICHMOND As a few state lawmakers fret about the burgeoning array of tax breaks that have chipped away at the public treasury, one Hampton Roads delegate Friday took on the biggest tax credit Virginia offers - and one of the most popular. The result was predictable: Del. Chris Jones' bill to repeal the land preservation credit quickly was deep-sixed after a roomful of lobbyists objected to it.
Senate OKs expanding names for war memorial
RICHMOND For years, state lawmakers have struggled to decide on what guidelines to set for inclusion on the Virginia War Memorial's Shrine of Memory, a marble and glass wall bearing more than 12,000 names. The complexity of the war on terror, funding for new walls to accommodate additional names and other issues muddy the conversation.
Va. Senate rejects bills aimed fixing long voting lines
RICHMOND Long lines at the polls last November haven't convinced the General Assembly to extend the window of time voters have to cast ballots. Quite the opposite, the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee Friday gave the thumbs down to bills that would extend polling hours on Election Day, and allow no-excuse early absentee voting.
Va. Senate rejects bills aimed at fixing long voting lines
RICHMOND Long lines at the polls last November haven't persuaded the General Assembly to extend the window of time voters have to cast ballots. Quite the opposite, the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on Friday gave the thumbs-down to bills that would extend polling hours on Election Day, and allow no-excuse early absentee voting.
Va. Senate rejects bills addressing long voting lines
RICHMOND Long lines at the polls last November haven't persuaded the General Assembly to extend the window of time voters have to cast ballots. Quite the opposite, the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on Friday gave the thumbs-down to bills that would extend polling hours on Election Day, and allow no-excuse early absentee voting.
Va. delegate from Portsmouth has email — finally
RICHMOND Before this week, if constituents in Norfolk or Portsmouth wanted to reach Del. Johnny Joannou, they would have had to write, call or visit his office. Now they can reach him by email.
Last lawmaker finally gets an email address
RICHMOND Before this week, if constituents in Norfolk or Portsmouth wanted to reach Del. Johnny Joannou, they would have had to write, call or visit his office. Now they can reach him by email.
Va. Senate panel endorses 4 schools bills
RICHMOND A Senate panel has endorsed four bills in Gov. Bob McDonnell's education package. The Education and Health Committee advanced the measures with little debate today.
Va. Senate panel OKs teacher performance bonuses
RICHMOND A Senate panel has endorsed four bills in Gov. Bob McDonnell's education package. The Education and Health Committee advanced the measures with little debate today.
Senate panel endorses four Virginia schools bills
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell's attempt to leave a legacy of education reform as his four-year term winds down received a modest boost from a Senate committee Thursday.
Va. lawmakers considering changes to utility incentives
RICHMOND Lawmakers are considering changes to how regulators handle electric rates following a proposed deal between the attorney general's office and Virginia's largest power companies.
