Tag Archives: General Assembly

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    Local governments called ‘unorganized’ in failure to grab transportation package

    Henrico State Senator Don McEachin’s final speech before the General Assembly regarding transportation was a critical one, as he blasted local governments.

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    How the transportation bill will impact your wallet

    Three components of the transportation bill could deeply affect your wallet.

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    Students, state lawmakers discuss looming budget cuts

    Nearly 60 Maggie Walker high school students took a field trip to Capitol Square to talk to lawmakers about ongoing school budget battles.

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    Congress debates national drone ban

    Lawmakers are discussing a ban on a national level, while Virginia has proposed a two-year ban.

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    Tebow bill dies again in senate committee

    The so-called “Tebow bill” won’t become law this year.

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    Senate committee discuss how to spend your tax money

    Earlier this morning the Senate finance committee met to look over their proposed budget.

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    GOP speaker says no to Senate GOP redistricting plan

    It has been the most unexpected divisive issue of the General Assembly session: redistricting.

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    Va. GOP leader blocks party’s controversial redistricting plan

    Republican House Speaker William Howell (R-Stafford) said he used a procedural move to kill the legislation Wednesday.

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    Dragas approved for second term to UVa.’s Board of Visitors

    Helen Dragas is approved for a second term on the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors.

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    Biden at VCU to talk gun-control

    Vice President Joe Biden is expected to discuss federal versus state legislation during his visit to VCU Friday morning.

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    Legislation advances for Henrico and Chesterfield meal tax

    In the future, it could cost you more to eat out in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties.

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    Va. lawmakers flip-flop on ‘gun show loophole’ legislation

    A Senate committee at the General Assembly advanced legislation closing the so-called “gun show loophole,” but then changed its mind.