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…
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Criminal Justice Reform Bills
By Brandon Jarvis Richmond, Va (VS) – The Senate Judiciary Committee met on Tuesday in Richmond to debate several criminal justice reform bills during the special session of the General…
House of Delegates Meets Virtually for the First Time
By Brandon Jarvis On the second day of the General Assembly’s special session, the 99 members of the House of Delegates met virtually for the first time ever. Technical difficulties…
House Democrats Win Effort To Allow Virtual Meetings During Special Session
By Brandon Jarvis Republicans in the House of Delegates killed two efforts on Tuesday that would have allowed for the House to meet virtually. However, the Democrats eventually passed a…
Opening Remarks from Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn
Below are the remarks from Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn as the House of Delegates convened at 1 p.m. on Tuesday for a special session. Follow updates from the…
Live Updates: Virginia’s General Assembly Convenes for First Day of Special Session
By Brandon Jarvis The General Assembly is meeting today to begin a special session with a broad mandate to address budget pitfalls from COVID-19, criminal justice and police reform, and…
Governor Northam Proposes Voter Protection Measures
Update: Governor Ralph Northam today announced proposals to expand access to voting for the November 3rd General Election amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The measures were unveiled by the Governor…