70.7 F
Virginia
Thursday, April 24, 2025

Rappahannock Tribe acquires nearly 1,000 acres along its namesake river

On Wednesday, the Rappahannock Tribe acquired the largest amount of its ancestral lands to date with the transfer of nearly 1,000 acres from The Conservation Fund, to be preserved in perpetuity under easement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Virginia Board of Historic Resources.

Gov. Youngkin: Intervene to protect Virginians from predatory debt collection practices

Here is the reality: Most Americans with cancer who report struggling to pay for medical expenses or navigating medical debt are insured. 

Scott Surovell

Democrat led Senate panel kills efforts to track English Learner funding

0
The Democrat led Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee has rejected a proposal to collect data on this issue.

Virginia moves to enshrine baby killing into the constitution

0
Virginia Democrat lawmakers took a major step this week toward enshrining baby killing into the state constitution.

Fairfax County convinces state legislators to delay FOIA Bill for further study

0
Fairfax County officials' concerns convinced state legislators to examine more closely proposed changes to Virginia Freedom of Information Act rules that are intended to increase transparency in local government decision-making.

Fairfax Casinos to be added to the list of eligible casinos in Virginia due...

0
After the House leadership moved a controversial bill for the development of a Casino and Entertainment Complex at Tysons Corner between House Committees, lawmakers made a decision on Wednesday.

Virginia Democrats Shut Down after-school Counselors bill

0
A highly favored counselor bill from the Virginia Senate to make more volunteer after-school life counselors available died Tuesday in a 4-2 House subcommittee...

Fairfax County Casino Bill to be heard by The House Appropriations Committee

0
The powerful House Committee on Appropriations has taken up the discussion of legislation allowing a vote on a Tysons Casino. Speaker Don Scott (D-88) directed...

Virginia Democrats set to increase towing charges

0
Virginia towing rates could increase soon under legislation that is advancing to the governor's desk. However, the decision on whether to raise the fees will be left to local governments.

License plate reader bill faces more scrutiny in Virginia Senate with Russett Perry in...

0
As lawmakers seek to regulate use of automated license plate readers in Virginia, debates continue about how best to do so. Legislation faced a brief defeat in a Senate committee on Monday before being revived for further deliberation. 

Senate Democrats reject qualified university and state board members

0
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after House and Senate Democrats rejected 13 qualified university and state board members.

Fairfax County Casino legislation passes in Virginia Democrat Senate

0
The Virginia State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow residents of Fairfax County to hold a referendum on casino gambling. The bill will now be considered by the Virginia House of Delegates.

Doctors who provide abortion, transgender care could get legal protections under Virginia Democrat bill

0
Virginia moved closer Monday to shielding doctors from extradition if they provide abortions (killing babies) or gender-affirming healthcare (chemical castration) to out-of-state patients, advancing legislation that underscores the deepening divide over healthcare access and state sovereignty.

Fairfax casino bill moves forward in Va. Senate

0
A Virginia State Senate bill that could bring a casino to Tysons won a vote in the Senate Finance Committee by Democrats on Tuesday, pushing it forward to a full Senate vote later in the Virginia General Assembly session.

Fairfax County Casino Bill advanced by Senate Subcommittee

0
The Virginia Senate is once again moving forward with a bill that would allow Fairfax County to be eligible for a gambling facility. The gaming...

Follow us

×