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After Past Vetoes, Bias Training Bill For Medical Licenses Could Become Law
A bill requiring unconscious bias training for medical license renewals was rejected multiple times by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Meet Sam McKelvey, New Executive Director Of The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
McKelvey hopes his background in history and other foundation work will help the trail’s expansion continue forward.
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Early Voting Begins Friday For Virginia Redistricting Referendum
Democrats say the amendment would counter GOP map changes elsewhere; the high court clears the way for theApril 21 election.
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Obama, Spanberger Welcome Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Redistricting Vote
The GOP ramps up opposition after the high court clears the path for early voting in a statewide referendum.
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Bills Aimed At Lowering Utility Bills Also Renew Pricey Power Line Burial Program
SB 253 originated as a weatherization program for utilities but was beefed up to include a cost shift onto data center customers.
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Bill To Require Factual Teaching About U.S. Capitol Attack Clears Va. General Assembly
The proposal passed on mostly party-line votes in House and Senate; heads to the governor.
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Va. Transportation Board Overturns Decision To Transfer Rail And Trail Project
Spanberger administration officials prioritize public input process as some board members voice concern for its impact on agriculture.
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Bill Mandating Ingredient Labels On Menstrual Products Headed To Spanberger
As concerns over toxic metals and ‘forever chemicals’ flare, bill would offer consumers more clarity on products if signed into law.
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Va. Lawmakers Propose Guardrails For Artificial Intelligence Use In Education
Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, said due to these concerns, lawmakers and educators are now trying to keep pace with rapid AI advancements.
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Maryland Requests Disaster Declaration For Chesapeake Oyster Fishery
It’s not that there aren’t enough oysters, state officials say, but that the falling prices are hammering the industry.
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Army Corps Plans To Fast-Track Infrastructure Priorities, Including In Virginia
The plan’s initiatives will overhaul the regulatory process to eliminate delays in permitting projects.
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Va. Lawmakers' Rejections Leave Vacancies On Three Higher Ed Governing Boards
The General Assembly considers changes to the nomination process for boards at universities and colleges.
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What Do The Va. Senate, House Proposed Spending Plans Mean For Higher Education?
The House Appropriations Committee recommends a $211.3 million investment plan for higher education, slightly less than the Senate's plan.
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Attorney General Jones Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Over Canceled Solar For All Funding
“The Trump Administration’s illegal cancellation of these funds will only further drive up costs," Attorney General Jones said on Tuesday.
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What Is ‘Performance-Based Regulation', And How Can It Lower Utility Bills?
Virginia lawmakers want regulators to study whether tying utility profits to performance, not spending, could cut costs and reduce outages.
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Offshore Wind Triumphs Over Trump In Court But Future Projects Face Delays
If completed, the five projects will produce nearly 6 gigawatts of electricity to East Coast states, enough to power 2.5 million homes.
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Court Halts VA Redistricting Vote, Siding With GOP Lawmakers
A Virginia judge said plaintiffs show an “extraordinarily high likelihood of success,” stops election officials from a redistricting vote.
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Bill To Ensure Lab Test Results Are Delivered With Maximum ‘Compassion And Humanity' Clears House
The bill passed the House this week with near-unanimous support and must now be reviewed by the Virginia Senate.
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Bill Would Help Create Virginia Coastal Policy Amid Rising Sea Level
The measure would establish a Habitat Policy Oversight Committee within the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, if approved by the Senate.
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RNC, Virginia GOP Lawmakers File Emergency Lawsuit To Stop Redistricting Vote
The Republican National Group has called the Democrats’ amendment process unlawful and misleading to voters.
