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The tone of the 2023 General Assembly can be encapsulated in its approach to electricity rates. With dozens of lawmakers poised to retire, the General Assembly passed a major energy
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Governor would delay subminimum wage ban for disabled workers
Youngkin would push change to 2030 with no incremental pay bumps
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RICHMOND, Va. ‒ Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently recommended the General Assembly accept an amended version of a bill that ends the practice of paying subminimum wage to certain Virginia workers
Bills to ensure workers paid sick days failed in Va. House
Legislation also would have removed barriers for grocery, health care workers
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RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly did not pass legislation this session to ensure paid sick days for employees, despite strong public support. A 2021 study by Christopher Newport
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Morrissey’s Petersburg casino bill fails in Senate Finance
House bill is still alive, though
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Updated Friday, Feb. 3 With an 7-8 no vote Thursday evening, the Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee killed state Sen. Joe Morrissey’s measure to bring a casino referendum to
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Credit unions look to legislators for expansion
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Credit unions in Virginia would like to grow their membership, but a rule change relaxing the state’s policy is not in the cards this spring. This year’s short General Assembly
Va. bill aims to reduce mental health stigma for health care workers
Current language contributes to fear and silence, advocates say
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This story has been updated to include the House of Delegates Health, Welfare and Institutions committee meeting on Tuesday. On April 1, 2020, Dr. Lorna Breen returned to work, with
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Elections overshadow 2023 state legislative agenda
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Election years are not the time to make waves in Virginia’s legislature, says Greg Habeeb, a former Roanoke delegate who now advises clients pursuing legislation in the General Assembly. Big
Petersburg approves Cordish Cos. for possible casino
Despite no state approval, city takes steps
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Petersburg City Council is taking a gamble on Maryland-based The Cordish Cos. to develop a casino there — even though Petersburg doesn’t yet have permission to build a casino, according
Newport News delegate plans to reintroduce bill to help tenants facing eviction
Price wants to lengthen "pay or quit" period
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Amid rising evictions in Virginia, a state legislator plans to reintroduce an expired public health emergency law which could help tenants pay their rent, although invested parties debate its efficacy.
Hotel workers must complete anti-human trafficking training
Law goes into effect July 1
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RICHMOND, Va. — After a few lawmakers missed time during the session due to COVID-19, Del. Shelly A. Simonds, D-Newport News, said she was thrilled to see all 100 members