House Panel Punts On Bill To Limit Solitary Confinement In Prison

The report indicates the bill would have "strictly limited" the amount of time state prisons could hold inmates in solitary confinement.

Money For Electric Vehicle Rebates Appears Unlikely In Virginia

Prospects for funding Virginia's electric vehicle rebate program, which was created in 2021 but never given any money, appear dim.

Censured Virginia Senator Says AG's Office Took Her Election Fraud Claims ‘Very Seriously'

Fifteen months later, Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, is taking her still-unproven claims of election fraud to the attorney general.

Commentary Details Increasing, Questionable Use Of Force By Police Officers Over Last Year

More law enforcement officers in Virginia are under scrutiny for complaints about excessive force and lying since early last year.

House And Senate Lay Out Dueling Visions For Education Funding In Virginia

Budget squabbles between the House and Senate are a normal part of business in the Virginia Legislature.

Va. Senate Kills GOP Push To Let Voters Self-Impose Photo ID Rule

A proposal to let Virginia voters self-impose photo ID rules for their own ballot failed in the state Senate Tuesday.

Commentary Centers On Federal Funding Needed To Address Virginia's Dilapidated Bridges

Earlier this month, Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., visited the Glebe Road Bridge that connects Arlington and Alexandria; it is crumbling.

Youngkin's Election "Was A Disappointment Of Immeasurable Proportions," Author Says

The author, of the Sierra Club, said Youngkin "is working to undo good policies for Virginia," and that that is not unexpected.

Equitrans Says It's Still Committed To Mountain Valley Pipeline But Completion Date Uncertain

The developer behind the Mountain Valley Pipeline told investors the company is still committed to completing the embattled project.

Called A "Regressive Bill" By The Authors, It Would Deprive School Boards Of Tools Needed To Achieve Diversity

(By Akshay Deverakonda and Carrie Kahwajy, both education officials.)

Legislation Repealing Virginia Clean Economy Act Rejected By Senate Panel

A Senate panel on Monday swiftly rejected a Republican proposal to repeal the Virginia Clean Economy Act, a 2020 law.

Senate Votes To Bring Back Misdemeanor Reporting Requirements For School Principals

Democrats joined with Republicans to roll back a law making it optional for principals and superintendents to report misdemeanor offenses.

Virginia Senate Panel Kills Bill To Lighten Penalties For Concealed Carry Violations

Legislation meant to give gun owners a break for initial violations of Virginia's concealed carry law failed Monday.

Senate Panel Votes Down House Bill To Exempt Small Businesses From Minimum Wage

Last week, Republicans in the House passed a bill to exempt any business with 10 or fewer employees from the state's minimum wage law.

Have We Ever Really Been The United States? There Is No "Collective Will," Author Says In Commentary

(By Janice Ellis, who is a veteran socio-economic and political commentator, and who has authored two award-winning books.)

"Lunchtime Crowd" Coddles Youngkin and His Softball Question, After Tax-Cut Proposal

After taking questions from a lunchtime crowd at a Chesterfield County barbecue restaurant, Gov. Glenn Youngkin asked one of his own.

Attorney General Says Staff Cannot Keep Up With Surge In New Criminal Appeals

AG Jason Miyares says his staff can't keep up with a surge of criminal appeals being heard by the newly expanded Virginia Court of Appeals.

Virginia Farm Bankruptcies Remained Low In 2021

Farm bankruptcies in Virginia continue to be low, as nationwide trends show a dramatic drop in every region of the U.S. recently.

Mountain Valley Pipeline Lobbyists Have Misled Legislators, Author States In Commentary

(Freeda Cathcart is the soil and water conservation director representing Roanoke City. Contact her at contactfreeda@gmail.com.)

Legislation Aims To Protect Residents Evicted From Assisted Living Facilities

A long-term care ombudsman and advocate for senior-living patients, Latimer has witnessed what happens when residents are forced to leave.

Fool With It, The Author Asks? Virginia’s Association With Lovers Has Withstood The Test Of Time!

A Virginia senator pushes legislation to prohibit gambling companies from ripping off the commonwealth's universally recognized trademark.

The "Uncertain Future" Of Metrorail, Further Controversies Detailed In Commentary

Last fall, Metro grabbed headlines when it released potential plans for a new Georgetown stop and a Blue Line extension.

The Chesapeake Bay Is A Loser In Legislature's Political Grudge Match

(By Stephen Atkinson of the Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association.)

Inmate Touts Bill Known As "Second Look," Which Would Help In Resentencing Based On Self-Improvement

The author states inmates are "housed for years and years with little to motivate them into productive and meaningful rehabilitation."

Senate, House Pass Bills Increasing Penalties For Catalytic Converter Thefts

Both chambers of the Va. General Assembly have passed bills aimed at deterring the rise in the theft of automotive catalytic converters.

Chickpea Seeds To Be Flung Into Space From Virginia's Wallops Island

Chickpea enthusiasts aren't satisfied with the humble legume's skyrocketing popularity in the U.S., or the construction of a hummus factory.

Millions To Cut Gun Violence Hinges On Republicans And Democrats Making A Deal

The report says Youngkin supports gun rights despite "a steep rise in murders" across the nation. "It goes up every year," said an official.

Delegate Responds After Prison Officials Complain About News Coverage

The Department of Corrections issued an unusual news release Wednesday complaining about a news story published nearly two weeks ago.

House Republicans Hit Back At Democratic Decarbonization Laws

House Republicans voted to overturn or delay all three of Democrats' marquee decarbonization laws.

After Nominee Standoff, Youngkin Is Poised To Appoint A Majority On The Virginia Board Of Education

A standoff over gubernatorial appointments will allow Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to appoint a majority of members.

Virginia Senate Votes To Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales In September

The Virginia Senate voted to speed up the timeline for retail marijuana sales Tuesday, approving a plan.

Why Did Youngkin Misidentify Two African-American Female Senators? This Question Is Asked In Commentary

And, there is only a total of three in the Senate. That's three out of 40.

‘This Is The Law Of The Land': Youngkin Signs Bill Ending Virginia's School Mask Mandates

Preceding the signing, the report states, Youngkin was present for "a lengthy appearance" on Fox News.

Virginia House Passes Legislation Aimed At Banning ‘Divisive' Concepts In Public Schools

“I don’t know how anyone could, in good conscience, teach American history, civics, economics without confronting race and gender" - Hudson

Virginia Senate Votes To Begin Recreational Marijuana Sales In September

The Virginia Senate voted to speed up the timeline for retail marijuana sales Tuesday, approving a plan.

Sodexo at Liberty U brings fresh produce stands to campus

Fresh blackberries, avocados, sweet potatoes, local jams, granola, and bread are readily available for Liberty University students.

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Efforts To Tie Football Stadium Deal To Commanders Probe

The National Football League is slated to "launch a new, independent investigation" into the conduct of owner Dan Snyder, the report says.

Virginia House Sends Youngkin Bill Ending School Mask Mandates

The Virginia House of Delegates approved a bill ending school mask mandates Monday on a party-line vote.

As Virginia's COVID-19 Case Rates Plummet, Experts Still Can't Predict What's Next

Dealing now with the "zeta variant," Democrat Petersen said, "whatever you call it, this argument will never go away. We'll be back here."

Proposed License Plate Honoring Crusading African-American Newspaper Clears Senate

The paper, the Richmond Planet, came to prominence following its reporting of a lynching that occurred in the area in March 1896.