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Bill To Limit Solitary Confinement In Virginia Heads To Senate
Sen. Joseph D. Morrissey introduced Senate Bill 1301 to prohibit solitary confinement in adult and juvenile correctional facilities.
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House Kills Bill Requiring Hazard Pay For Essential Employees
Virginia lawmakers shot down legislation this week that would have required employers to provide hazard pay to essential employees.
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Lawmakers reflect on historic General Assembly session
Lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills in two months, with several key laws passed in the final days of the 2020 session.
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Sanders stumps to enthusiastic crowd in Virginia ahead of primary
Democratic presidential candidate and front-runner Sen. Bernie Sanders urged voters to participate in the "most consequential" election.
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VA Assault Weapons Ban Squeaks Out Of House With Changes
A controversial bill banning assault firearms in Virginia was amended and passed out of the House this week along party lines.
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Virginia League of Women Voters discuss criminal justice reform
On Wednesdays during the General Assembly, the Virginia chapter of the League of Women Voters hosts a legislative roundtable.
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Danieltown Stew Crew serves lawmakers on Brunswick Stew Day
The aroma of meat and vegetables beckoned state legislators Wednesday to a tent at the foot of the Capitol for Brunswick Stew Day.
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Republican-backed gun bills fizzle on heels of massive rally
The day after a massive Second Amendment rights rally, 11 gun bills failed to advance out of a Democratic-majority legislative subcommittee.
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Gun Rights Advocates Take Second Amendment Stand in Richmond
Thousands of armed Second Amendment supporters converged on Richmond to protest proposed gun control measures.
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Gun Rights Advocates Flood Capitol as Gun Control Bills Advance
The National Rifle Association and Second Amendment supporters flocked Monday to the State Capitol, voicing opposition to gun control bills.
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Virginia Prison Reform Advocates Lobby for Legislative Priorities
Advocacy groups expressed support for criminal justice bills such as marijuana law, parole review and education credits toward time served.
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1 in 7 Virginians Was Born Outside U.S.
From 2010 to 2018, the number of Americans who are naturalized citizens has risen 29%, to more than 22.6 million.
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Virginia Denies Vast Majority of Parole Requests, Data Shows
The Virginia Parole Board has granted parole in about 5% of the cases this year and 6% since 2014, a data analysis showed.
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More Pedestrians Are Dying On Virginia’s Roads: Report
A report says 123 pedestrians died on Virginia's roads in 2018 — the highest death toll in a decade. 2019 was nearly as bad.
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Q: How Fast Must You Go to Draw a Speeding Ticket?
A: At least 10 mph over the limit, according to our analysis of 590,000 court records.
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Sex Ed Is Key to Reducing Teen Pregnancy, Advocates Say
Virginia is among a minority of states without such a requirement. Is that why some localities have high teen pregnancy rates?
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More Virginia Residents Speak Languages Other Than English
The proportion of Virginia residents who speak a language other than English at home has risen from 14.8% in 2010 to 16.4% last year.
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Rape Cases in Virginia Often Go Unsolved
Despite the #MeToo movement, sexual assaults and rapes have the lowest clearance rates of all “crimes against persons” in Virginia.
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More Work from Home In Virginia And D.C. Area, Plus U.S.
Experts expect telecommuting will continue to grow in VA, DC thanks to advances in technology and the convenience it provides for workers.
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Crime Is Down at VCU But Still Higher Than at Other Schools
The crime rate, especially for thefts, is still higher than at most schools in Virginia and most large universities nationwide.
