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Chesapeake Bay beaches bill moves forward
RICHMOND When Hurricane Sandy passed by Hampton Roads in October, it took with it loads of sand, a few decks and staircases leading to homes along the Chesapeake Bay and brought properties there closer to further damage or destruction the next time a big storm comes along, Sen. Frank Wagner said today.
McAuliffe and Bolling meet in Richmond
RICHMOND They may yet become gubernatorial rivals, but for the moment Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Democratic businessman Terry McAuliffe are making nice with each other. The pair met for an hour this morning in Bolling's office at the State Capitol and had what Bolling called a "cordial conversation."
E-filing for bills eases hectic General Assembly start
RICHMOND Diane Seaborn jokingly refers to it as “hell week,” the week the General Assembly convenes and hundreds of bills come pouring in.
A slew of bills means piles of paperwork
RICHMOND Diane Seaborn jokingly refers to it as "hell week," the week the General Assembly convenes and hundreds of bills come pouring in.
Poll: Virginians favor stricter gun control
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 Thursday.
Va. uranium supporters take message to Richmond
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.
2 local lawmakers seek to halt port privatization deal
RICHMOND Two senior local lawmakers from opposite sides of the political spectrum are trying to halt a multibillion-dollar deal to privatize the operations of the port of Hampton Roads.
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.
