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Bill brings sand replenishment one step closer
When Hurricane Sandy passed by Hampton Roads in October, it took with it loads of sand, a few decks and staircases, and brought beach-front properties closer to further damage the next time a big storm comes along, Sen. Frank Wagner said Thursday. Had the hurricane, or one like it, hit Virginia Beach directly, the results would have been devastating, he said.
Va. uranium backers take their message to Capitol
RICHMOND Legislation to start the ball rolling on uranium mining at a Southside Virginia site rich with the radioactive mineral will be submitted in both chambers of the General Assembly this winter.
Poll: Virginians want assault weapon ban; armed school officers
Most Virginians wants stricter national gun control laws that ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines and also want a police officer in every school, according to a new poll released today.
Poll: Virginians favor gun control, armed school officers
Most Virginians want stricter national gun control laws that ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines and also want a police officer in every school, according to a new poll released today.
Virginians favor gun control, armed school officers
Most Virginians want stricter national gun control laws that ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines and also want a police officer in every school, according to a new poll released today.
Governor’s bills on roads, voting rights face obstacles
RICHMOND Two key initiatives laid out Wednesday night by Gov. Bob McDonnell in his State of the Commonwealth address – a radical restructuring of transportation funding and automatic restoration of civil rights to felons – face a rocky road in the General Assembly.
Bill to amend Virginia’s reckless driving law shot down
RICHMOND An effort to amend the state’s reckless driving law died this afternoon in a House subcommittee meeting.
Bill to amend Va.’s reckless driving law shot down
RICHMOND An effort to amend the state’s reckless driving law died this afternoon in a House subcommittee meeting.
Virginia school safety task force members named
RICHMOND Nearly four dozen people have been named to a Virginia panel reviewing school policies and procedures, as well as funding and resource challenges, to ensure the safety of students and educators.
Virginia House honors Norfolk delegate’s late wife
RICHMOND When the Virginia House of Delegates adjourns this afternoon for the first time in the 2013 legislative session, it will do so in honor of a Norfolk delegate's wife who died last month. In one of its first votes of the session, the delegation chose to adjourn in memory of Leeser Boone Howell, who died Dec. 21 after nearly 50 years of marriage to Del. Algie Howell Jr., D-Norfolk.
Poll: McAuliffe leads Cuccinelli ahead of gov. race
RICHMOND Roughly 11 months before voters will pick Virginia's next governor, the two leading candidates are locked in a tight race for the state's highest elected office, according to a new poll.
It’s early, but race for Va. governor is tight, poll finds
RICHMOND Roughly 10 months before voters will pick Virginia's next governor, the two leading candidates are locked in a tight race for the state's highest elected office, according to a new poll.
