By Michael Bodine
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Senate has passed a bill requiring the use of ultrasound testing prior to the performance of an abortion.
Politics
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Woodbridge, Va. — A Prince William County Delegate wants to know where you stand on the issues.
Delegate Richard Anderson (R-Prince William) created an online survey with questions concerning abortion, gun laws, providing tax incentives for corporations, and if voters should be able to register to vote by political party – an initiative Anderson has supported since the start of this year’s General Assembly in Richmond.
By Mason Brown
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – Virginia’s machinery and tools tax, which some businesses see as a burden but local governments view as a critical revenue source, would be slashed under legislation before the General Assembly.
By Ryan Murphy
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – The House this week approved a bill that would freeze localities’ Business, Professional and Occupational Licenses tax rates at their 2011 levels. The measure also would prevent localities that don’t currently levy the tax from imposing it.
By Ryan Murphy
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – A bill to mandate training for Virginia public school personnel on how to handle bullying is on its way to the Senate after passing the House, 98-2.
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By Mechelle Hankerson
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – Citizens looking for more personal protection can rest easy after two bills that would allow the use of deadly force in one’s home moved forward this week in the General Assembly.
By Zack Budryk
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – At least a half-dozen bills before the General Assembly are causing alarm among voting rights activists.
RICHMOND, VA – Delegate Torian is pleased to report that his bill to authorize local governments to provide incentives and regulatory flexibility for defense contractors (HB406) has passed the House of Delegates unanimously.
“Federal procurement accounts for nearly one third of Virginia’s economy; defense spending alone is responsible for one in five jobs in the Commonwealth. I am pleased that this bill will maintain and expand Virginia’s job creating defense industries,” Delegate Torian said in his office after the House of Delegates adjourned for the day.
By Pia Talwar
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. — The Virginia House of Delegates has voted to repeal the law requiring girls to receive the human papillomavirus vaccine before entering the sixth grade.
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Woodbridge, Va. — One of the most polarizing faces in Prince William County says he wants a shot at state office.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey A. Stewart, At-large, announced on a Charlottesville radio station his intent to become Virginia’s next Lieutenant Governor.