Here’s what Hampton Roads legislators did in this year’s General Assembly session
Hampton Roads lawmakers sought to tackled a host of issues through bills that passed the Virginia General Assembly this year.
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The Foilies 2025: Recognizing the worst in government transparency
The public’s right to access government information is constantly under siege across the United States, from both sides of the political aisle. Each year, the Electronic Frontier Foundation ...
University of Virginia dissolves DEI office, prompting praise from Gov. Youngkin
Youngkin praised the move, saying the UVA Board of Visitors "voted for common sense, saying ‘no’ to illegal discrimination ...
Millions of dollars coming to Hampton Roads for affordable housing — but is it enough?
Governor Glenn Youngkin is putting more than $26 million into affordable housing in Hampton Roads. But advocates say much ...
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Aimee Guidera: By raising expectations, Youngkin is putting students first
Under Gov. Youngkin’s leadership, Virginia has expanded education options and multiple pathways to student success, raised ...
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Surprise us, Gov. Youngkin. Sign the paid sick days bill.
General Assembly has ended and legislators sent Gov. Glenn Youngkin a modest bill that would allow all workers in Virginia to ...
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Bills that change how localities can conserve trees amid development await Youngkin’s approval
The governor vetoed an identical bill last session despite the bill’s consensus support from land developers and ...
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Virginia Politics Insider: Youngkin: 'DEI is done' at UVA
Gov. Glenn Youngkin praised Friday's unanimous decision by the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors to dissolve its ...
Hampton Roads sheriffs want more information on ICE cooperation order
There appears to be at least some level of confusion at the local level about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order on ...
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Virginia Governor Sent Bill to Update Medical Marijuana Labeling Requirements and Expand Home Delivery for Patients
Legislation that would update medical marijuana product labeling requirements and expand delivery options for patients has ...
UVA Board cuts DEI, Gov. Youngkin praises as ‘common sense’
University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors voted to dissolve the school’s office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Friday, March 7.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin awards $9.5 million to Bluestone Town Center projects
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced almost $140 million in affordable and special needs housing loans to 41 projects across the Commonwealth, including Harrisonburg's Bluestone Town Center.