Tag: Richmond
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.
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.
Lamb of God Frontman Organizes Richmond Rally to Counter Westboro Baptist Church
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is organizing a counter-rally in Richmond, Monday, against Westboro Baptists Church, who will be there protesting Gainesville representative Del. Danica Roem (D-13th District).
Westboro Stunt Backfires: Danica Roem Raises Thousands for 13th District Campaign
After the news media announced that the Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest her in Richmond, Del. Danica Roem turned it around raising more than $16K for her reelection campaign.
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.
