General Assembly

Prince William

Residents in blue states pay more for electricity than in red states: Study

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo by Waldemar on Unsplash

“The report from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), provides a breakdown of energy prices throughout the United States while demonstrating the relationship between big government policies and high energy costs.”

The report comes after Prince William County adopted a sustainability master plan to reduce the effects of climate change by 2025. According to the plan, by 2023, Prince William County will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 50 percent and switch to 100 percent renewable electricity in Prince William County Government operations.

Go to Residents in blue states pay more for electricity than in red states: Study Read more
Prince William

Bristow Delegate-elect Ian Lovejoy seeks 50 ‘good ideas’

By Uriah Kiser
Lovejoy

Delegate-elect Ian Lovejoy: “Today the office of Delegate-elect Ian Lovejoy announces the launch of an aggressive constituent services outreach campaign ahead of the 2024 general assembly session. Dubbed “50 Ways in 50 Days” this initiative is described as an “idea-raiser” – designed to solicit feedback from residents of House District 22 regarding legislative priorities, issues facing our district and region, ways our office can engage the public and more.”

“Residents are encouraged to share any ideas they have to improve our community with the program hoping to gather a minimum of 50 good ideas.”

Go to Bristow Delegate-elect Ian Lovejoy seeks 50 ‘good ideas’ Read more

New ABC laws go into effect today

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia ABC: “Beginning Saturday, July 1, four laws impacting the operation of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), its licensees and applicants for ABC licenses will take effect. The Virginia General Assembly passed the following Virginia ABC-related legislation during the 2023 session, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin has since signed them into law.”

“Crossover Product Rules (HB 1979 and SB 809) – Both bills established guidelines for licensees regarding the display of alcoholic beverages near non-alcoholic beverages of the same or similar branding, logo or packaging. The new law was created to address innovative “crossover products” that contain alcohol and may cause consumer confusion or appeal to an underage audience.”

Go to New ABC laws go into effect today Read more

Lawmakers approve Youngkin’s amendments to hemp bills

By Local News
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin

By Madison Hirneisen

(The Center Square) – Virginia lawmakers approved amendments proposed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to a pair of bills establishing regulations on hemp-derived products in the commonwealth, which includes a provision allowing some products containing both THC and CBD that are used therapeutically to remain on store shelves.

Go to Lawmakers approve Youngkin’s amendments to hemp bills Read more
News

Senate panel kills several ‘parental rights,’ education, transgender bills

By Local News
Virignia State Capitol

By Madison Hirneisen

(The Center Square) – A panel of Virginia state Senate lawmakers defeated a torrent of Republican-backed education bills Thursday, including measures to require schools to maintain a catalog and identify library books with “graphic sexual content” and prevent transgender students from participating in sports aligned with their gender identity.

Go to Senate panel kills several ‘parental rights,’ education, transgender bills Read more
Breaking News

DEQ fears Northern Virginia lacks electricity to power data centers

By Potomac Local News
[Photo: American Public Power Association/Unsplash]

Virginia officials are concerned there may not be enough electricity to go around and power Northern Virginia’s data centers under extreme conditions.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Go to DEQ fears Northern Virginia lacks electricity to power data centers Read more
View More Stories