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  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:23 PM EST2012-02-21 21:23:34 GMT
    At the General Assembly today, one piece of controversial legislation passed, while another got passed by. A bill requiring women to receive an ultrasound prior to an abortion will go before the House

  • Monday, February 20 2012 5:20 PM EST2012-02-20 22:20:43 GMT
    Hundreds of women stood mute, arm-in-arm at the state capitol in protest of legislation now moving through the General Assembly.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 6:05 PM EST2012-02-15 23:05:51 GMT
    There's new life for the "personhood" amendment. The divisive bill, which states that life begins at conception, is on a fresh path toward "possibly" becoming law. 

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 7:49 AM EST2012-02-15 12:49:33 GMT
    The law would have replaced continuing contracts with three-year contracts that would not automatically be renewed — until the teacher was evaluated.

  • Monday, February 13 2012 5:15 PM EST2012-02-13 22:15:59 GMT
    To the shock of many retailers, the Virginia Senate passed the "Amazon Bill" Friday. The bill would force the online retailer to collect sales tax on items you buy. That means you'll have to pay that 5%. Local stores say it's about time.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 8:23 AM EST2012-02-10 13:23:15 GMT
    Some students could be much safer in schools now that lawmakers have moved the EpiPen bill further through the senate.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 8:15 AM EST2012-02-10 13:15:58 GMT
    Virginia could soon become the second state to allow private adoption agencies to discriminate against gay adoptive parents.

  • Thursday, February 9 2012 12:35 PM EST2012-02-09 17:35:26 GMT
    Many students and families get worried every time they hear the cost of a college education is going up.  Thursday, Governor McDonnell met with college students across the Commonwealth to talk about the concern.

  • Monday, February 6 2012 11:13 PM EST2012-02-07 04:13:05 GMT
    Despite the danger, people text and drive every day.  Now, state lawmakers are trying to make it a primary offense so police can pull you over for it.  But it's a tough law to get on the books and we wanted to know why.

  • Monday, February 6 2012 6:26 PM EST2012-02-06 23:26:03 GMT
    A newly Republican-leaning State Senate appears to have the votes to repeal the 19-year old law, despite pressure from gun control advocates to keep the restriction in place.

  • Friday, February 3 2012 11:04 PM EST2012-02-04 04:04:49 GMT
    It's almost difficult to believe. Modern day slavery is happening right here in Central Virginia. Lawmakers are now discussing bills that would help victims of human trafficking and increase penalties for the criminals.

  • Wednesday, February 1 2012 7:49 AM EST2012-02-01 12:49:25 GMT
    Delegates in the General Assembly want to require voters to show a photo ID before casting their ballots — but the measure won't pass without a fight.

  • Tuesday, January 31 2012 1:10 PM EST2012-01-31 18:10:34 GMT
    We're just days away from the super bowl, which means many people will be drinking alcohol while they watch the game.

  • Monday, January 30 2012 4:54 PM EST2012-01-30 21:54:38 GMT
    It's a proposal that's stirring up heated debate. A Virginia delegate is pushing to pass a bill that would allow home schooled children to play sports in public schools.

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 5:57 PM EST2012-01-26 22:57:40 GMT
    A bid to repeal Virginia's so-called "King's Dominion Rule" failed its first test at the General Assembly.

  • Wednesday, January 25 2012 9:16 PM EST2012-01-26 02:16:50 GMT
    The gun-rights movement is testing its newfound muscle at the General Assembly today. And already, state lawmakers have taken a step toward relaxing Virginia's gun laws.

  • Wednesday, January 25 2012 7:56 AM EST2012-01-25 12:56:42 GMT
    The bill requiring drug testing for welfare recipients sailed through a key committee toward a decisive final house vote by week's end.

  • GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2012

    Monday, January 23 2012 5:38 PM EST2012-01-23 22:38:40 GMT
    State lawmakers say a high schooler's life might have been saved, if the school he attended did a better job of talking with his parents. And now, they're pushing bills that would keep parents in the loop, like never before! 

  • Monday, January 23 2012 7:48 AM EST2012-01-23 12:48:30 GMT
    A bill allowing home-schooled children to play sports at public schools may have enough votes in the General Assembly to become law.

  • Friday, January 20 2012 8:13 AM EST2012-01-20 13:13:19 GMT
    In a surprise decision, Governor Bob McDonnell put the brakes on what was expected to be a heated debate in the General Assembly over uranium mining.

  • Thursday, January 19 2012 8:47 AM EST2012-01-19 13:47:32 GMT
    Texting while driving is a hot topic in the General Assembly this year. And if some lawmakers get their way, you could soon see higher penalties to people who text and drive.

  • Tuesday, January 17 2012 8:14 PM EST2012-01-18 01:14:21 GMT
    Facing another year of budget gaps ranging from $1.5 million to $20 million, Virginia's school leaders are calling on Gov. Bob McDonnell and state leaders to re-think the latest state spending proposal.

  • Monday, January 16 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-01-16 23:01:49 GMT
    If you buy a book or an album on Amazon.com, you may have noticed you didn't have to pay any sales tax. That might change soon.

  • Monday, January 16 2012 7:46 AM EST2012-01-16 12:46:02 GMT
    Concerned Virginians will gather at the State Capitol to express their concerns on all different types of issues.

  • Sunday, January 15 2012 8:33 PM EST2012-01-16 01:33:39 GMT
    Flicking a cigarette butt on the ground could cost you a hundred bucks if a bill proposed in the General Assembly is passed. 

  • Wednesday, January 11 2012 6:37 PM EST2012-01-11 23:37:46 GMT
    Senate republicans today gave GOP minded bills a clearer path toward approval. As expected, a proposal to share power in the equally divided chamber was ruled out.

  • Wednesday, January 11 2012 8:13 AM EST2012-01-11 13:13:13 GMT
    The General Assembly starts back Wednesday afternoon — and lawmakers have some big topics to resolve.

  • Tuesday, January 10 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-01-10 23:01:48 GMT
    The General Assembly "gavels in" tomorrow, and one of the biggest questions will be how the GOP wields its newfound power.

  • Tuesday, January 10 2012 5:18 PM EST2012-01-10 22:18:52 GMT
    The death of a 7-year-old girl from a peanut allergy has triggered a move by two state lawmakers to put EpiPens in schools for emergencies.

  • Monday, January 2 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-01-02 23:01:02 GMT
    We're about a week away from the start of the 2012 legislative session in the General Assembly. Lawmakers convene the two-month session on January 11.

  • Tuesday, February 8 2011 7:51 AM EST2011-02-08 12:51:36 GMT
    It's a big day for lawmakers - legislation must "cross over" from one house to the other.

  • Wednesday, February 2 2011 5:15 PM EST2011-02-02 22:15:05 GMT
    You already face tough penalties if you get caught driving drunk, but the punishment could get even tougher.

  • Monday, February 23 2009 8:39 AM EST2009-02-23 13:39:16 GMT
    A bill that would force everyone convicted of DUI to put an ignition interlock on their car is expected to go before a senate committee at the state capitol on Monday.

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