Author Archive: Captial News Service
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Gun Rights Advocates Take Second Amendment Stand
RICHMOND, Va. — Chants of “We will not comply,” and “USA, USA,” sounded through the blanket of security as thousands of armed Second Amendment supporters converged on Richmond to protest proposed gun control measures.
RICHMOND BEAT: ERA Swifty Clears First Hurdle in General Assembly
RICHMOND, Va. — Resolutions to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment swiftly passed the General Assembly Wednesday. The House version passed 59-41 and the Senate bill cleared with a 28-12 vote.
RICHMOND BEAT: Gun Rights Advocates Flood Capitol as Gun Control Bills Advance
RICHMOND — The National Rifle Association and hundreds of Second Amendment supporters flocked Monday to the State Capitol, voicing their opposition to proposed gun control bills in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly.
DC BEAT: Sondland Confirms ‘Quid Pro Quo’ in Seminal 4th Impeachment Hearing
Gordon Sondland, the United States ambassador to the European Union, told House investigators Wednesday that President Donald Trump and other top administration officials sought a quid pro quo with Ukraine
RICHMOND BEAT: End Death Penalty, Execution Brings ‘No Solace’ to Victims, Survivors Say
Virginians for Alternatives for the Death Penalty are asking the General Assembly to consider passing legislation to abolish the death penalty. The VADP’s executive director believes it is a nonpartisan issue.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Government Shifts with Democrats Dominating Election Day
The last time Virginia Democrats controlled the House, Senate and governorship was in the mid-1990s. This trifecta could make it easier for the party to pass its agenda.
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.
