The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws.
With the federal government attempting to shut down the Department of Education, Virginia is now considering how the move will impact operations in the commonwealth.
The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws.
The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws.
With the federal government attempting to shut down the Department of Education, Virginia is now considering how the move will impact operations in the commonwealth.
A bold attempt by Delegate Fernando “Marty” Martinez (D-Leesburg) to repeal Virginia’s stringent organized retail theft law met an abrupt halt during the 2025 legislative session, as the House of Delegates opted to punt the issue to the Virginia State Crime Commission for further study.
Virginia’s public colleges and universities could soon be required to livestream their Board of Visitors meetings, ensuring real-time access for the public. The proposal, which passed the House and is now headed to the Senate, aims to increase transparency in higher education governance.
Virginia’s legislature has once again approved legislation to create a regulated and taxed cannabis marketplace, and with both chambers backing identical measures, the proposal is all but certain to reach Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk once the General Assembly adjourns later this month.
The General Assembly opened its doors for business on Monday with three new members, but with the same political dynamics, perhaps even more so, with a Republican Governor and a narrowly controlled legislature by Democrats.
