'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.
Panel halts bill on health exchange | DailyProgress
February 08, 2012 6:00 PM
Virginia has put the brakes on legislative action to carry out federal health care reform.
Panel halts bill on health exchange | DailyProgress
February 08, 2012 4:32 PM
Virginia has put the brakes on legislative action to carry out federal health care reform.
Jeff's Notes: A governor's clout | DailyProgress
February 08, 2012 4:27 PM
RICHMOND, VA -- Halfway through his term, Gov. Bob McDonnell sees his influence wane as GOP legislators look to their future without him.
Tax credit for wineries tabled | DailyProgress
February 08, 2012 4:02 PM
Man’s online petition against tunnel tolls heats up | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 3:53 PM
On Saturday, Todd Cairns posted that his week-old online petition opposing tunnel tolls had close to 200 names. Four days later, it's at more than 1,800 and growing.
"I think it belongs to the people...
Bill to expand Va. death penalty dies in committee | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 1:09 PM
By Larry O'Dell
RICHMOND
A Republican-backed bill to expand the death penalty in Virginia died in a Senate committee Wednesday when a GOP senator abstained, citing a potential conflict of interests.
Legislators consider special session later this year | Washington Post
February 08, 2012 12:30 PM
Bill to expand Va. death penalty dies in committee | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 12:25 PM
By Larry O'Dell
RICHMOND
A bill to expand the death penalty in Virginia has died on a tie vote in a Senate committee.
Sen. Mark Obenshain's bill would have redefined the so-called triggerman rule, which...
Adoption law ‘conscience clause’ advances in Va. Senate | Washington Post
February 08, 2012 12:01 PM
A flurry of Democratic amendments failed Wednesday to stop a bill in the
Virginia home-schooled athlete bill clears House | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 11:29 AM
By Bob Lewis
RICHMOND
Legislation that would let home-schooled Virginia children play on varsity teams of public schools they don't attend has won final House passage.
The 'Tim Tebow bill' cleared the...
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February 08, 2012 9:20 AM
Tim Kaine splits with Obama on birth control rule for religious groups | Washington Post
February 08, 2012 9:20 AM
Former Virginia governor Timothy M. Kaine criticized the Obama administration’s new policy requiring some religious institutions to provide coverage for prescription contraceptives, a rare instance of...
Senate revises road bill: Gas tax in, toll panel out | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 8:50 AM
RICHMOND
Provisions to broaden state tolling authority and shift more sales tax revenue to road maintenance are gone from a pending Senate version of the governor's transportation legislation as part of...
Virginia House panel OKs bill on epinephrine pens | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 8:42 AM
RICHMOND
Schools may be able to stock epinephrine pens to treat students suffering from severe allergic reactions under a bill that advanced Wednesday from a House panel.
Bill moves to help Va. students with allergic reactions | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 8:42 AM
RICHMOND
Schools may be able to stock epinephrine pens to treat students suffering from severe allergic reactions under a bill that advanced this morning from a House committee.
Jeb Bush to help sell McDonnell’s K-12 agenda | Washington Post
February 08, 2012 8:39 AM
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush will help Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell promote his
Va. House passes a bill that could delay this year’s primary | Washington Post
February 08, 2012 8:15 AM
The House of Delegates
Bill advances to change teacher contracts in Virginia | VirginiaTomorrow
February 08, 2012 8:02 AM
RICHMOND
A bill ending a de facto tenure system for public school teachers cleared a major hurdle this morning with a significant change: teachers with existing continuing contracts would keep them, even...
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