Adoption ‘conscience clause’ clears Va. Senate, would allow faith-based adoption agencies to rej | Washington Post
February 09, 2012 7:28 AM
The Virginia Senate voted Thursday for a bill to allow private adoption and foster-care agencies to turn away parents for reasons of religious faith or sexual orientation.
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House passes pair of ‘castle doctrine’ bills | Washington Post
February 09, 2012 7:18 AM
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Va. Democrats accuse GOP of overreaching | DailyProgress
February 09, 2012 7:10 AM
House and Senate Democrats this morning unloaded on Republicans, who now control both chambers, for pushing social legislation that has dominated much of the legislative session's first half.
Bill to inform parents on school discipline advances | DailyProgress
February 09, 2012 7:02 AM
A bill that would require parents of public school students to be notified before disciplinary action to expel is taken against their children sailed through the Senate Education and Health Committee today...
Va. Democrats, Republicans call each other obsessed with social issues | Washington Post
February 09, 2012 6:44 AM
So just what has Virginia’s General Assembly been up to this year? A “values crusade”? Or plain old bread-and-butter legislation with just a smidgen of social stuff thrown in?
More than a dozen House...
Va. Senate panel approves teacher contract bill | VirginiaTomorrow
February 09, 2012 5:33 AM
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A measure to significantly alter employment terms for some public school teachers cleared a Senate committee Thursday after a local Republican changed his vote to support an overhaul of Virginia's...
Senator walks out of committee in dispute | DailyProgress
February 09, 2012 5:20 AM
A discussion among senators during a committee hearing on legislation that would change teacher's contracts grew testy today, prompting one incensed lawmaker to storm out of the meeting.
PolitiFact: Sen. Barker off on claim of pre-Kindergarten cuts | DailyProgress
February 09, 2012 4:35 AM
The governor would increase pre-K spending by more than $6 million over the next two school years. But after that, 27 localities could lose some of their state support.
PolitiFact: McDonnell budget increases pre-kindergarten funds | DailyProgress
February 09, 2012 4:35 AM
The governor would increase pre-K spending by more than $6 million over the next two school years. But after that, 27 localities could lose some of their state support.
N.C. county looks to boost minority representation | VirginiaTomorrow
February 09, 2012 4:16 AM
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C.
Pasquotank County leaders are trying to come up with a redistricting plan that will pass federal muster and increase representation for black residents.
The Daily Advance of...
Va. Beach schools chair asks legislators for help | VirginiaTomorrow
February 09, 2012 4:09 AM
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The chair of the Virginia Beach School Board appealed this morning to the region’s legislators to help with its roughly $40 million budget shortfall.
Bill would require Va. colleges to work with local police | VirginiaTomorrow
February 09, 2012 3:22 AM
RICHMOND
A bill moved forward this morning requiring college police to work with local law enforcement, especially in the most serious cases, such as rape or murder.
Poll: Virginians back drug tests for welfare recipients | VirginiaTomorrow
February 09, 2012 1:39 AM
Virginians strongly favor drug tests for welfare recipients and support repealing a requirement that young girls be vaccinated against a virus that can cause cervical cancer, according to a new poll conducted...
Poll shows support for drug testing welfare recipients | VirginiaTomorrow
February 09, 2012 1:39 AM
Virginians strongly favor drug tests for welfare recipients and support repealing a requirement that young girls be vaccinated against a virus that can cause cervical cancer, according to a new poll conducted...
Poll indicates support for drug testing welfare recipients | VirginiaTomorrow
February 09, 2012 1:39 AM
Virginians strongly favor drug tests for welfare recipients and support repealing a requirement that young girls be vaccinated against a virus that can cause cervical cancer, according to a new poll conducted...
Poll finds strong support for drug testing welfare recipients | DailyProgress
February 09, 2012 1:05 AM
More than 75 percent of Virginians think welfare recipients should be required to pass a drug test to receive benefits, Quinnipiac University poll says
Majorities in Virginia support drug tests for welfare, repeal of HPV mandate | Washington Post
February 09, 2012 12:49 AM
A narrow majority of Virginians want to end the controversial requirement that girls receive the HPV vaccine, according to a new poll on social issues in the state.
‘Castle Doctrine’ bills advance in Va. House | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 11:57 PM
By Bob Lewis
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Two bills have advanced to a final House vote to restate more than 400 years of common law that shield from prosecution people who protect themselves from intruders in their...
'Castle Doctrine' bill advances in House | DailyProgress
February 08, 2012 6:00 PM
Legislation that would allow homeowners to shoot intruders first and ask questions later is all but assured to pass the House of Delegates today after advancing to its final reading on a voice vote.
Deal offered to Portsmouth lawmaker could ease tolls | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 6:00 PM
RICHMOND
Gov. Bob McDonnell's aides have dangled millions in toll-reducing road funds in front of a local Democrat in hopes of avoiding a Senate stalemate over his proposed two-year state budget.
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