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Virginia toll tax credit bills for certain areas stalled
RICHMOND Proposals from two local lawmakers to create a tax credit for residents of certain localities who pay transportation tolls have been parked.
Disposable grocery bag tax fails in Va. House panel
RICHMOND A perennial proposal to place a tax on disposable grocery bags has failed again in the General Assembly. The measure (HB1381) introduced by Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Henrico County, would have imposed a tax of 5 cents per bag on the plastic and paper bags, with the revenue going into the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Fund.
Bills advance to ease ballot access, reduce accepted voter IDs
RICHMOND A Senate subcommittee has blessed bills that would make it easier for presidential candidates to qualify for elections, and reduce the forms of identification accepted at the polls on Election Day. Those measures, both sponsored by Republican Sen. Dick Black of Loudoun County, received favorable recommendations from a subset of the Privileges and Elections Wednesday morning.
Virginia ballot access, voter IDs bills advance
RICHMOND A Senate subcommittee has blessed bills that would make it easier for presidential candidates to qualify for elections, and reduce the forms of identification accepted at the polls on Election Day. Those measures, both sponsored by Republican Sen. Dick Black of Loudoun County, received favorable recommendations from a subset of the Privileges and Elections Wednesday morning.
Va. Beach lawmaker wants to revive sports authority
A state lawmaker is planning to introduce legislation to revive a regional sports authority that could be part of future efforts to build an arena. Del. Ron Villanueva, a Virginia Beach Republican, said it's important to have an authority with the power to issue bonds so the region can act quickly if another opportunity to build an arena comes along.
Oyster tax change moves forward in Virginia House
RICHMOND A measure to overhaul the state’s oyster replenishment tax is moving forward in the Virginia House of Delegates.
House committee OKs shooting muskrats, raccoons
RICHMOND The Virginia General Assembly may be declaring open season on beavers, muskrats and raccoons, at least on private property.
Panel rejects bill that would limit red-light cameras
RICHMOND Drivers would be well-advised to stay vigilant: A legislative assault on red-light cameras has been turned back.
Toll tax credit bill sent to way station
RICHMOND A local lawmaker's proposal to create a tax credit for residents of certain localities who pay transportation tolls has been parked.
Virginia toll tax credit bill sent to way station
RICHMOND A local lawmaker's proposal to create a tax credit for residents of certain localities who pay transportation tolls has been parked.
Cost concerns sink proposal for longer voting day
RICHMOND Lawmakers continue to look for ways to increase access to the polls in the wake of long lines endured by voters in November. A proposal to keep the polls open an additional hour - from 7 to 8 p.m. - failed to get traction Wednesday in a House subcommittee after several registrars warned that it would take more staffing and money.
Virginia toll tax credit bills stall out in panel
RICHMOND Proposals from two lawmakers from South Hampton Roads to create a tax credit for residents of certain localities who pay transportation tolls have been parked.
