Fairfax City, VA|News|
McClellan Vies For VA Governor Seat After 15 Years In Legislature
Sen. Jennifer McClellan is one of 13 candidates vying to become the next governor in a state that has never had a woman in the top post.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
'Superheroes’ Keep Hungry Virginia Students Fed During Pandemic
Many Virginia public school students are returning to the classroom after a year away, but their access to school meals never stopped.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Virginia College Students Reflect On COVID-19 Anniversary
One year ago, students at several Virginia universities were on spring break when they received notice they would not return to campus.
Arlington, VA|News|
Schools Can Opt For Remote Learning During Inclement Weather
Lawmakers insisted there will still be snow days for public school students, although remote learning would need to occur on those days.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Lawmakers Pass COVID-19 Workers' Compensation Bills
Bills allowing health care workers to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they are disabled due to COVID-19 passed in Virginia.
Arlington, VA|News|
Virginia Restaurants Grapple With Plastic Foam Container Ban
The pandemic loomed over this year’s bill dispute as businesses shift to single-use packaging, such as polystyrene, to limit contamination.
Manassas, VA|News|
Lawmakers Ban Gay Panic Defense In Virginia
A person’s sexual orientation or gender identity will no longer be allowed as a defense in court for violence against an LGBTQ person.
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Broadband Access For Low-Income Students Gets Boost In Richmond
The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in an effort to expand broadband internet access to low-income students across the state.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Lawmakers Repeal Ban On Abortion Coverage Through State Exchange
The General Assembly passed two bills that repeal the ban keeping some health insurance plans sold in the state from covering abortions.
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
'There Is No Context': VA Lawmakers Vote To Remove Byrd Statue
The Virginia General Assembly voted to remove the statue of former U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Sr. from Capitol Square in Richmond.
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Bill Passes To Keep Schools From Suing Over Student Meal Debt
A bill that would prohibit school boards from suing families to collect school meal debt now heads to the desk of Gov. Ralph Northam.
Arlington, VA|News|
Virginia General Assembly Advances Bill To Modernize HIV Laws
The Virginia General Assembly advanced a bill this week that lawmakers say will modernize Virginia’s current HIV laws.
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Bills Advance To Compensate First Responders Hit By COVID-19
Virginia lawmakers passed bills that allow certain first responders to file workers’ compensation benefits for being disabled from COVID-19.
Arlington, VA|News|
Lawmakers Pass Bills to Collect Data on Pretrial Detention
The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation this week that lawmakers said will increase transparency and equity in the judicial system.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Consumer Data Protection Act
Opponents say the measure does not include the ability for people to file private lawsuits against companies that breach the proposed law.
Richmond|News|
'Good Apple' Bill Requiring Police To Report Misconduct Killed
A Virginia Senate committee killed a bill intended to minimize police misconduct and promote accountability among law enforcement.
Richmond|News|
Prisoners Criticize VADOC Vaccine Rollout, Coronavirus Response
Thousands of incarcerated people in Virginia have tested positive for the coronavirus and more than 50 have died from the COVID-19 disease.
Richmond|News|
Advocates Frustrated by Democratic Leadership on Police Reform
Virginia has made headlines in recent months for criminal justice reform measures, but advocates say more needs to be done.
Richmond|News|
Virginia Legislators Kill Special Education Extension Bill
Lawmakers killed a proposal that would allow some special education students another year of instruction because of COVID-19.
Richmond|News|
Virginia House Advances Paid Leave Bill for Essential Workers
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill on Thursday which would provide paid leave to essential workers.
