Tag: Richmond
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.
Supervisor Lawson Issues Statement on Governor’s State of Emergency at Capitol Grounds
“I am disappointed that our elected governor feels such contempt for the 2nd amendment that he sees fit to compromise the right entirely.” – Supervisor Jeanine Lawson
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.
Gov. Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Capitol Square Demonstration
Law enforcement intelligence analysts have identified credible threats of violence surrounding the event, along with white nationalist rhetoric and plans by out-of-state militia groups to attend.
Prince William Board Withdraws Gun Control Resolution
The controversial resolution recommended the Virginia General Assembly approve some forms of gun control and gun safety legislation.
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.
Gov. Northam Proposes $1.2 Billion Investment in K-12 Education
The student-first plan increases ‘at-risk add-on’ by more than 50 percent to support educationally at-risk students, raises teacher pay, takes steps to close the achievement gap.
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.
