North Stafford, Va. — Former Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine will stump in the Potomac Communties on Saturday in his bid for the U.S. Senate.
After meeting with Democrats in Manassas and Fredericksburg on Saturday morning, Kaine has invited veterans to join him at a roundtable discussion at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant in North Stafford. Expected to be at issue is helping returning war veterans find jobs.
By Brian Hill
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – A House subcommittee has defeated a Senate-approved bill that would have permitted hunting on Sundays in Virginia.
By Michael Bodine
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – The Virginia House of Delegates has advanced a bill that would make a broader range of criminals eligible for the death penalty.
Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William County residents may be paying more in property taxes in 2013, according to the rate proposed by Prince William County Executive Melissa Peacor.
By Mechelle Hankerson
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – After undergoing a dramatic edit last week in committee, a bill to fundamentally change how teachers are hired and evaluated passed the House on a 55-43 vote Monday.
By Mason Brown
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – Front Royal Mayor Timothy Darr could have been forced out of office if the General Assembly had passed legislation requiring local election ballots to list each candidate’s political party.
By Christine Stoddard
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – Canine friends may be safe this year, but their legal status in the commonwealth may be questioned again next year.
Richmond, Va. – Virginia school districts finally may be able to start classes before Labor Day without getting special state permission under a bill that the House approved and sent to the Senate.
Delegates voted 76-23 last week to approve House Bill 1063, sponsored by Delegate Robert Tata (R-Virginia Beach) and a bipartisan group of 40 other legislators. The bill now is before the Senate Education and Health Committee.
By Alex Wiggins
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – Virginians soon may be able to purchase more guns than they can carry, all in one buy – for the first time in almost two decades.
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.
