Chesterfield Health Department Announces September Free COVID-19 Testing Event
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the Chesterfield Health Department is hosting another round of free COVID-19 testing events in…
A Virginia Senate Committee advanced a bill that would allow decreased punishment for violating executive orders
By Brandon Jarvis The Virginia Senate General Laws and Technology Committee failed to advance or kill legislation from Sen. Creigh Deeds (D) last week that would have given law enforcement…
Activists say bill ending police stops for pot odor is ‘small step’ for marginalized communities
By Andrew Ringle Capital News Service RICHMOND — The state Senate approved a bill Friday that would prohibit search and seizures based solely on the odor of marijuana. Activists say…
The House of Delegates Passed Legislation Creating Ballot Drop Off Boxes
By Brandon Jarvis The House of Delegates passed legislation on Friday afternoon that would increase the opportunity for Virginians to vote amid the fear of contracting COVID-19 during the current…
Virginia Senate Passes Voter Access and Criminal Justice Reform Bills
By Brandon Jarvis The Virginia Senate convened at 10 a.m. on Friday morning to take up a slate of bills that have already passed through Committees. Without any discussion on…
Audio: Interview With House of Delegates Republican Leader Todd Gilbert
Listen to Marques Jones and Brandon Jarvis interview the Republican Leader from the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert below. You can also listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify. As local…
COVID-19 dashboards track increases at Virginia universities
By Noah Fleischman Capital News Service RICHMOND — As more universities open, they’re collecting and releasing COVID-19 data and grappling with contingency plans for those who contract the disease. The…
MARCUS alert bill progresses out of House committee
By Andrew Ringle Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — A bill that could reshape how law enforcement responds when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis reported out of the…
The Senate and House of Delegates Advanced Several Pieces of Legislation on Monday
By Brandon Jarvis The second week of the Virginia General Assembly’s special session began on Monday with both chambers advancing several pieces of legislation. Committees in the House and Senate…
Virginia Colleges Reopen with COVID-19 Data Available
By Noah Fleischman Capital News Service RICHMOND — Virginia college students returning to campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic have been equipped with masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Now, many…