Virginia Restaurants Grapple with Plastic Foam Container Ban
By David Tran Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — From vermicelli bowls to crispy chicken, Pho Luca’s, a Vietnamese-owned Richmond restaurant, uses plastic foam containers to package takeout meals. That…
Lawmakers Pass COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Bills
The Virginia General Assembly passed multiple bills allowing health care workers and first responders to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they are disabled or die due to COVID-19.
Cox researched the organizers and skipped the forum; Youngkin accused Snyder of a misleading ad campaign
All of the Republican candidates except for one, former House Speaker Kirk Cox, were in attendance Sunday at a gubernatorial forum in Fredericksburg. When Cox was asked why he was…
Virginia General Assembly begins process to legalize marijuana in 2024
Virginia Democrats voted Saturday to eventually legalize marijuana across the Commonwealth with some important caveats. As of January 1, 2024, adult possession of marijuana will be legal.
Legislation hopes to expand broadband access for low-income students
The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in an effort to expand broadband internet access to low-income students across the commonwealth.
Delegate celebrates Senate passage of limited paid leave bill
After four years and multiple bills, Del. Elizabeth Guzmán, D-Woodbridge, is on the cusp of being able to secure paid leave for some Virginia workers.
Pete Snyder’s campaign employee has been advising the committee tasked with making nomination process decisions
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Amanda Chase is calling foul play on one of her GOP opponents for employing a member of the Republican Party that has been instrumental in deciding the…
Parole board comes under fire after a report showing misconduct is discovered
Virginia’s parole board is coming under fire again after a new report from a Richmond TV station showed that an inspector general allegedly omitted several important details when he released…
Biden taps three for Postal Service board; signals possible move on DeJoy
President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated three people to fill vacancies on the United States Postal Service Board of Governors.
VA House passes bill with in-person learning mandate
Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico) crafted the legislation with Senator Siobhan Dunnavamt (R-Henrico) by Brandon Jarvis The House of Delegates passed a bill Wednesday that would require school districts in Virginia…