Author Archive: Captial News Service
RICHMOND BEAT: Va Trails Nation in Placing Foster Children with Relatives
RICHMOND — Only 7% of Virginia’s foster children are placed with relatives, according to a new study — well below the national average of 32%. Advocacy groups are calling on child welfare services to increase efforts to keep children in the home or place them in a family setting.
RICHMOND BEAT: Governor’s Amendment Would Ban Phone Use While Driving in Va
Drivers in Virginia would face penalties for using a phone behind the wheel under legislation that Gov. Ralph Northam has amended and sent to the General Assembly for approval.
RICHMOND BEAT: Kazoos and Chants Drown Out Westboro Church’s Message of Hate
RICHMOND — Randy Blythe of the heavy metal band Lamb of God met the Westboro Baptist Church demonstrators at the Virginia Capitol on Monday with an unlikely weapon: kazoos.
RICHMOND BEAT: Westboro Baptist Church Targets Del. Roem for Richmond Protest
RICHMOND — Westboro Baptist Church is planning to visit Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia State Capitol on March 11.
RICHMOND BEAT: LGBTQ Advocates Dismayed But Undaunted by Legislative Defeats
RICHMOND — The General Assembly’s 2019 session was a disappointment for LGBTQ advocates as most legislation on health care, marriage and legal protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity failed.
RICHMOND BEAT: Safe Driving Advocates Lament Defeat of ‘Hands-Free’ Legislation
RICHMOND — Traffic safety advocates are upset by the surprise defeat of legislation that would have prohibited motorists in Virginia from holding their cellphones while driving.
CNS: Lawmakers Press to Eliminate Job Discrimination Against Former Felons
Former felons could have more success securing employment under bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday that would bar federal employers from asking requests for applicants’ criminal histories before conditional job offers.
RICHMOND BEAT: Calls for Lt. Gov. Fairfax to Resign Swell with Second Accuser
Democratic leaders called on Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax to resign after a second woman stepped forward Friday and accused him of sexual assault
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Happy Hour Ads
Virginia bar patrons might soon see a slew of new advertisements from their favorite hangouts — ads that include prices for happy hour specials.
RICHMOND BEAT: Lt. Gov. Fairfax’s Accuser Says, ‘I Am Telling the Truth’
Vanessa Tyson, the woman who accused Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexually assaulting her in a hotel room in 2004 has come forward, and she’s released a statement outlining her allegations against Fairfax.
