Lawmakers OK recreational marijuana, cultivation
As of July 1, Virginians over 21 will be able to possess up to 1 ounce for personal use
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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers signed off on amendments that make the possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana and homegrown plants legal in the state in July as opposed
Lawmakers pass COVID-19 workers’ comp bills
Legislation grants retroactive compensation to health care workers, first responders
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RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly passed multiple bills allowing health care workers and first responders to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they are disabled or die due to
Lawmakers advance bills to compensate first responders hit by COVID-19
Measures would allow firefighters, EMTs, police, correctional officers to file for workers' comp
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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers have passed bills that allow certain first responders to file workers’ compensation benefits for being disabled from COVID-19, but still need to reach agreement on
Virginia lawmakers make Juneteenth a state holiday
Holiday celebrates end of U.S. slavery
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RICHMOND, Va. — Juneteenth has officially become a state holiday after lawmakers unanimously approved legislation during the Virginia General Assembly special session. Juneteenth marks the day news of the Emancipation