Author Archive: Captial News Service
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.
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.
