Prefiled on January 2, 2026, and offered on January 14, the legislation aims to extend critical workers' compensation presumptions for certain cancers to sheriffs and their deputy sheriffs, recognizing the occupational hazards these public servants face daily.
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.
RICHMOND - The Virginia General Assembly delivered a strong victory for families across the Commonwealth by passing House Bill 431, which extends the expiration...
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.
Prefiled on January 2, 2026, and offered on January 14, the legislation aims to extend critical workers' compensation presumptions for certain cancers to sheriffs and their deputy sheriffs, recognizing the occupational hazards these public servants face daily.
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.
