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 HouseMore >>
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. More >>
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. More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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! More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>