Tag: Democrats

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: Virginia Senate votes for Election Day Holiday, No Excuse Absentee Voting
Virginia lawmakers have advanced Senate bills that make voting easier, including no excuse absentee voting and recognizing Election Day as a state holiday. Other legislation that would extend citizen access to voting has yet to clear committees.

‘Impeach & Remove Event’ is ON in Gainesville
The Gainesville “Impeach & Remove” Trump rally will take place at 7500 Iron Bar Lane near the bank building of the Gainesville Gateway Center*, Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 p.m.

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.