Albemarle County
3 years ago
Senate panel defeats two bills restricting trans students

Supporters said the bills would have promoted fairness for female athletes and protected parental rights.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
General Assembly confirms Ellis’ appointment to UVa BOV

The House of Delegates Thursday followed state Senate action earlier this week, and confirmed controversial Governor Youngkin pick Bert Ellis to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Virginia Senate passes competing energy legislation

Bill likely headed to a conference committee where small group of lawmakers from both chambers who would meet to resolve differences with companion House measure.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Deeds has Bert Ellis’ name removed from Senate confirmation list

The embattled pick of a South Carolina businessman to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors is not making the cut at this point in the state Senate.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Senate OKs bill tightening Virginia tourism spending rules

The bill follows controversy involving Virginia Tourism Corp.’s use of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political ad-maker to produce a video that featured the governor.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
State error leads local schools to overestimate aid

A mistake in an Excel spread sheet left at the Virginia Department of Education led some K-12 school divisions to expect more state funding than they are set to receive.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Lawmakers shelve bills cutting unemployment appeals times

The VEC struggled to keep up with legitimate claims at start of pandemic; swamped with fraudulent claims, as well.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion access

Votes are first decisive legislative votes since overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Virginia Senate panel OKs gun bills after campus shootings

The measures would ban most guns from public college campuses.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Gov. Youngkin calls for legislation on delayed school awards

The measures would prohibit any school or school employee from withholding information on student awards or any other information that may affect a student’s admission to an institution of higher education.