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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.
Va. Beach officer’s case motivates delegate’s proposal
RICHMOND On the heels of an incident last year in which an antibiotic caused a Virginia Beach police officer to hallucinate and attack two Eastern Shore firefighters, an Accomack County delegate is looking to change how cases like this proceed in court.
Committee sinks Va. bill requiring life vests for children
RICHMOND A House committee this morning sank a bill that would have required children younger than 12 to wear a life jacket while on a boat in Virginia waters.
