Posts Tagged General Assembly 2022
What to expect from the 2022 General Assembly session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 11, 2022
The General Assembly gavels into session Wednesday, and a new governor will be inaugurated this weekend. Michael Pope has this preview of what’s about to happen.
One state lawmaker wants to expand Virginia’s education improvement scholarship tax credit
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 10, 2022
Lawmakers are about to return to Richmond. And, as Michael Pope reports, they’ll be talking about a variety of ways to fund education.
Republicans may roll back automatic restoration of rights later this month
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 31, 2021
One of the casualties of the Republicans taking control of the House of Delegates may end up being the proposed constitutional amendment automatically restoring the right to vote for former felons. Michael Pope reports.
State lawmakers could expand Sunday hunting next month
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 30, 2021
Lawmakers are about to consider a bill that would expand hunting on Sundays. Michael Pope reports.
School safety: should students be screened for weapons before school?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 28, 2021
Lawmakers are about to debate efforts to keep schools safe in an era of school shootings. Michael Pope reports.
The Virginia Parole Board and the way it operates could soon be very different
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2021
On the campaign trail, Glenn Youngkin vowed to fire all the members of the parole board and appoint new people. Now, as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers are also debating some changes to how the board operates.
Some state Democrats want a special session to protect abortion rights
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 20, 2021
Republicans are about to take power in Richmond. But Democrats will still be in power until mid-January. And as Michael Pope reports, many of them are urging lawmakers to convene in a special lame duck session.
Proposed legislation would establish an ombudsman for Virginia prisons
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 17, 2021
Lawmakers are about to consider creating new oversight at prisons across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Bill drafting is impeded but continues, as leadership keeps mum on ransomware details
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2021
The cyberattack affecting Virginia’s legislature continues. Last weekend, staffers saw suspicious activity in legislative systems. It turned out to be a ransomware attack. Jahd Khalil has this report on what it means going forward.
Last Northam budget proposal includes tax relief, pay raises
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2021
A $2.6 billion surplus, rosy economic outlook, and federal relief funds created some options for Virginia’s state budget. Jahd Khalil breaks down the big picture of what’s in store.
Realtors could get health insurance coverage if one state senator gets their way
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2021
Once again, lawmakers will be talking about health insurance during the upcoming session. One bill would help Realtors get coverage. Michael Pope reports.
Clean cars: Will the new mandate remain under Republican leadership?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 15, 2021
Republicans may be about to take control in Richmond, but some of the changes Democrats put in place are just now taking effect. Michael Pope explains how one of those changes might impact what you drive.
A look at how Virginia could be impacted by Youngkin tax cuts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 14, 2021
Republicans are about to take control in Richmond. And, as Michael Pope reports, they’re hoping to deliver on their campaign promises.
Republicans could work to roll back Virginia’s red flag law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 2, 2021
Now that Republicans are about to come into power in Richmond, many of the new laws passed by Democrats may be reconsidered. Michael Pope reports on one gun violence prevention measure that some are hoping to overturn.
Lawmakers to consider legislation that would change how absentee votes are counted
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 1, 2021
Lawmakers are about to consider a bill that supporters say would make elections more transparent and produce better data. Michael Pope reports.
Credible messengers legislation will be up for debate during the upcoming General Assembly session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 26, 2021
Lawmakers may soon consider legislation aimed at a unique method that will hopefully prevent children from getting caught up in the criminal justice system. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers will consider how much say school officials have over crime reporting
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 24, 2021
How much discretion should school officials have about contacting law enforcement when they suspect a crime has been committed? Michael Pope reports on a bill that would take away some of that discretion.
Family leave is up for debate in Congress, but one state lawmaker wants even more than the current proposal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 23, 2021
Lawmakers are preparing to return to Richmond for next year’s General Assembly session, and lawmakers are already introducing bills, including one expanding family and medical leave. Michael Pope has details.
Democrats in the state Senate likely to serve as a check on the Youngkin administration’s agenda
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 22, 2021
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin will enter the Executive Mansion with a Republican House of Delegates. But, he’ll also be facing a Democratically-controlled Senate. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia driver’s licenses may soon include racial and ethnic information
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 18, 2021
Lawmakers are about to consider legislation that would change what kind of information appears on Virginia driver’s licenses. Michael Pope reports.
Now that Republicans control the House of Delegates, will the Clean Economy Act be revisited?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 15, 2021
Now that Republicans have won control of the Executive Mansion and the House of Delegates, will they be able to roll back some of the new environmental regulations approved by Democrats over the last two years? Michael Pope reports.
Charter Schools Appear Poised to Change Dramatically Next Year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 9, 2021
The upcoming session of the General Assembly may see some major changes in terms of how charter schools work in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
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