Delegate Kathy Tran, representing Fairfax District 21, was seen advocating for the measure during House proceedings. The bill targets those convicted of misdemeanor assault...
RICHMOND, Va. – In a decisive move to reward academic rigor and reduce bureaucratic hurdles, the Virginia General Assembly has sent HB595 to Governor...
In 2021, Virginians overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments creating bipartisan commissions to draw congressional and legislative maps, putting an end to the long-standing practice of...
RICHMOND, VA – In a strong show of support for Virginia's frontline law enforcement, Delegate Mitchell Cornett introduced House Bill 130 during the 2026...
The Virginia General Assembly has taken action to refine the state's laws on juvenile driving privileges through the passage of House Bill 123 during...
HB 702, which advanced through committee and was referred to Appropriations earlier in the session, seeks to formalize these return initiatives across Virginia. Supporters...
The Virginia General Assembly has passed and the governor has signed into law House Bill 131, which establishes mandates for public institutions of higher...
In a move that expands government oversight into professional licensing, the Virginia Senate has advanced House Bill 170, requiring aspiring real estate appraisers to complete a specific two-hour course on fair housing and appraisal bias before obtaining their licenses.
This landmark legislation, titled 'Newborn screening; evaluation of disorders for inclusion, process for considering other disorders,' establishes a clear and accountable process for the Department of Health to evaluate and potentially add new disorders to Virginia's newborn screening program.
As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 428 stands as a beacon of promise for students with disabilities navigating the challenges of high school graduation. The legislation seeks to establish an alternative pathway to the standard diploma, addressing a critical gap in the current system that often leaves capable students shortchanged due to rigid assessment requirements.
Sheila Furey's speaking at the Virginia House of Delegates underscore ongoing battles in Virginia over what constitutes appropriate educational materials. 'Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,' she stated emphatically
Kilgore highlighted the 2020 constitutional amendments, passed by two-thirds of Virginia voters, which established bipartisan independent commissions for drawing legislative and congressional districts.
