Author Archive: Captial News Service
RICHMOND BEAT: Lawmakers Vote to Rename Jefferson Davis Highway
The Virginia General Assembly has approved a bill renaming sections of U.S. Route 1 almost 100 years after it was named in honor of the first and only president of the Confederacy.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Lawmakers Ban Gay Panic Law
Virginia lawmakers passed a bill that will ban the use of a person’s perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity as a defense in court for the assault or murder of an LGBTQ person.
RICHMOND BEAT: House Advances Bill to Have Professionals Accompany Police on Mental Health Crisis Calls
RICHMOND, Va. — The House of Delegates approved a bill Thursday that would create teams of mental health service providers and peer recovery specialists to accompany police officers responding to individual crises.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Governor Signs $50 per month Insulin Cap
House Bill 66, sponsored by Del. Lee Carter, D-Manassas, originally aimed to cap the costs of prescription insulin copays at $30 per month. By the time the bill passed the Senate, the cap was amended to $50 per month.
RICHMOND BEAT: Legislature Approves Excused Absences for Student Mental Health
RICHMOND, Va. — The General Assembly passed an amended bill that will allow K-12 students excused absences for mental health issues and will create uniformity for how Virginia school districts address emotional and mental health needs within its schools.
CNS: Corona Virus Affects Imports at Port of Baltimore
An expected shipment to the Port of Baltimore has been canceled for the first time because of the virus — due to a lack of goods.
RICHMOND BEAT: Gen. Assembly Snuffs Marijuana Legalization Hopes… for Now
Several decriminalization bills passed their respective chambers, but hopes of legalization went up in smoke.
RICHMOND BEAT: House Advances Bill to Allow Food Stamp Benefits at Certain Restaurants
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 1410 passed the House Tuesday 54-41. The bill requires the Department of Social Services to participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
RICHMOND BEAT: Bill Giving State’s Electoral Votes to Popular Vote Winner Passes House
RICHMOND — Legislation seeking to guarantee the presidency to candidates who earn the popular vote in national elections passes House and progresses to Senate.
RICHMOND BEAT: Panel Kills Bill Allowing College Athletes to Profit from Endorsements
RICHMOND — A House bill that was shelved this week would have made Virginia the second state to allow its college athletes to make money off of their names, images and likenesses.
