Tag: Richmond
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.
Gov. Northam Declares ‘State of Emergency’ Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency, Monday, in advance of Hurricane Dorian’s effects on southeastern Virginia, anticipated to begin Thursday.
Prince William Committee of 100 to Host Several Candidate Debates
The Prince William Committee of 100, a non-partisan group, will hold several debates so that residents can learn more about candidates running in the 2019 local elections.
UPDATED: VHD Investigates 3 Large Businesses in Relation to Intestinal Illness Outbreak
The health districts in northern Virginia are notifying the public that there has been a significant increase in the number of reported cyclosporiasis cases since mid-June 2019.
Gov. Northam Applauds SCOTUS Ruling on Racial Gerrymandering in Virginia
Today the United States Supreme Court dismissed the Virginia House of Delegates’ appeal in Virginia House of Delegates v. Bethune-Hill.
Gov. Northam to Call Va Gen. Assembly to Special Session to Address Gun Violence
“I will be asking for votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers.”
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: Legislation Requires Dominion Energy to Remove Coal Ash
The legislation seeks to clean up coal ash sites in the city of Chesapeake and in Prince William, Chesterfield and Fluvanna counties.
