Posts Tagged General Assembly 2024
State lawmakers are targeting “junk fees,” but disagree on which ones should be cut
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 19, 2024
Lawmakers in Richmond are considering a bill that would crack down on junk fees. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia House committee advances more changes to solitary confinement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 16, 2024
The Virginia legislature made bipartisan changes to the state’s use of solitary confinement last year when the body was politically divided. But now they’re revisiting the issue with Democrats in control of both chambers. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
The General Assembly is homing in on pesky invasive plants
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 16, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering legislation aimed at cracking down on invasive plants. Michael Pope reports.
The fate of legislation barring school divisions from banning books may rest in the governor’s hands
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 16, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering legislation that would stop school boards from banning books. Michael Pope has the details.
Each chamber of the General Assembly to release their budget plans Sunday
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 16, 2024
Democrats in the House and Senate release their proposed budgets to the public Sunday. That will show where the two chambers are on spending priorities and will require compromise with Governor Glenn Youngkin’s budget through a deeply secretive process in the coming weeks. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Pope & Schapiro: Halfway point of the 2024 General Assembly session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 16, 2024
The 2024 General Assembly session crossed the halfway point this week.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss what legislation is moving forward, which bills are dead and what the future might hold.
Advocates call on state lawmakers to support parental rights
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 15, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin was elected in 2021 – running on his support of parental rights. Now, his supporters are calling on members of the General Assembly to support the rights of parents, too. Michael Pope reports.
A bill enshrining the right to contraception is likely headed to Governor Youngkin’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 15, 2024
Democrats in the House and Senate are sending the governor legislation to make sure that Virginians have a right to contraception. Michael Pope reports.
How will Governor Youngkin approach vetoes this session?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 14, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin will soon be considering hundreds of bills that a Democratic-controlled House and Senate will be sending him. Michael Pope has this preview.
After rejecting its own version, the Virginia Senate considers House plate reader bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 14, 2024
Police departments and sheriff’s offices might soon have new regulations about license plate readers. But as Michael Pope tells us, the bill has some serious opposition.
Oyster lobby pitches shell recycling as Virginia legislators slurp up the results
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 14, 2024
One of Virginia’s prized natural resources is its oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay, and groups that support the slimy little filter feeders were at the Capitol Wednesday to ask for support. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Crossover gives Virginia legislators a chance to consider compromise
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2024
Tuesday’s floor session at the Virginia General Assembly marked the crossover point for the 2024 session. Brad Kutner caught up with Senators in Richmond on how they’re feeling about the work so far.
State lawmakers have a lot of work to do when it comes to “skill games”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2024
With a deadline looming, the state Senate passed a bill allowing skills games. But, Michael Pope reports there are still some big differences to work out.
At the session’s midpoint, Virginia’s freshmen legislators report on lessons learned
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2024
It’s been about five weeks since the start of the 2024 legislative session in Richmond. Brad Kutner spoke to several new and seasoned members about lessons learned by the body’s freshman class.
Senate Democrats push forward with minimum wage increase despite veto threat
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2024
As the General Assembly session reaches its mid-point, Democrats are moving forward with legislation to raise the minimum wage from to $15 an hour. As Michael Pope tells us, the governor is expected to veto it.
Virginia House Democrats force vote on controversial abortion bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 12, 2024
Virginia Democrats blocked most bills that would limit abortion access in the state, but one effort was allowed to advance to the full House floor Monday. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia Senate head throws roadblock in front of “Glenn Dome” proposal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 12, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin bashed Democrats in a speech at Washington and Lee University Saturday. But his comments are reverberating through Richmond where those same Democrats control the state’s legislature. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
One Virginia lawmaker wants to close the state’s “boyfriend loophole”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 12, 2024
Democrats in the General Assembly are poised to send several bills to the governor’s desk aimed at cracking down on gun violence. Michael Pope reports on one to close a loophole involving unmarried couples.
The years-long effort to add paid sick leave in Virginia is one step closer to reality
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 12, 2024
Members of the Virginia Senate are about to debate a bill that would allow for family and medical leave. Michael Pope reports.
Could Virginia be on the cusp of small modular reactors?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2024
The Virginia General Assembly is considering a bill that would expand nuclear power in Virginia. Michael Pope has the details.
A bill allowing ADUs has cleared the Virginia Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering ways to create more affordable housing in Virginia. Michael Pope has this story on one strategy.
Virginia House’s legal pot bill heads for final floor vote
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2024
In 2020, the Virginia legislature, with Democrats in control of both chambers and the governor’s mansion, decriminalized marijuana. But the second step in that process, creating a legal market, failed to pass when Republicans took control of the House in 2021. With Dems back in control of both chambers, efforts to regulate the marketplace are starting to materialize. Brad Kutner has more on the House effort.
Arena opponents drop in on General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2024
Lawmakers in Virginia are hearing from opponents of a proposal for a new arena in Northern Virginia. Michael Pope has the story.
Legislation cracking down on noisy leaf blowers is dead for this session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2024
Some local governments in Virginia were hoping to adopt new rules on noisy leaf blowers. But, as Michael Pope tells us, that effort has run out of gas this year.
An assault weapons ban is headed to the governor’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2024
The House and Senate have both passed an assault weapons ban, which is a priority for Democrats. Michael Pope reports.
State lawmakers may finally rein in Virginia’s loose campaign spending laws
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2024
Former Congressman George Santos became a poster child for unethical campaign spending in Washington. Now, members of the General Assembly are crafting legislation to guard against campaign finance fraud, as Michael Pope reports.
House Democrats complicate Virginia’s skill games bet
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2024
Virginia officials from both parties supported a seemingly-simple effort to legalize skill games at the start of the General Assembly session. But, Brad Kutner reports the issue recently got a lot more complicated.
Virginia $15 Minimum wage bill passes House, heads to Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2024
An effort to increase Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 is on its way out of the Virginia House. Advocates say it’s needed to support low income workers, but Republicans are pushing back. Brad Kutner has more.
A bill that would offer additional protections to election workers is gaining traction in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering legislation aimed at protecting election workers from threats and harassment. Michael Pope reports.
Could Virginia soon have its own version of the earned income tax credit?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 5, 2024
People struggling to make ends meet in Virginia might be about to get some help. Michael Pope explains why.
Legislation banning assault-style weapons is likely headed to the governor’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 5, 2024
The last time Democrats were in control of the General Assembly they failed to pass a bill to ban assault-style weapons. Now, as Michael Pope reports the House and Senate have both approved a ban.
The effort to require paid sick days in Virginia has again died at the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 30, 2024
The effort to require some businesses offer paid sick days has failed along with several other Democratic priorities in the General Assembly. Michael Pope reports.
A bill banning the ability of school boards to ban books has cleared the state Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 30, 2024
Lawmakers in Richmond are considering legislation that would prohibit school boards from banning books. Michael Pope reports.
A bill to raise mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes has been killed in the Virginia Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 29, 2024
Democrats are rejecting an effort to increase new mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes. Michael Pope reports.
Legislation to require naloxone in Virginia schools is moving through the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 29, 2024
Lawmakers are considering a bill designed to help save students overdosing on fentanyl. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia may soon impose a fee for guns left in cars
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill that would crack down on gun owners who leave their firearms unattended in their cars. Michael Pope reports.
One Virginia lawmaker wants to eliminate “junk fees”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2024
The General Assembly is considering a bill aimed at cracking down on so-called “junk fees.” Michael Pope reports.
Campaign funds reform bill advances with bipartisan support
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2024
One-time New York Representative George Santos may be out of Congress, but his allegations of using campaign funds for personal spending continues to reverberate through the Virginia General Assembly. Brad Kutner has more.
Expansion of legal fireworks killed by Virginia House committee
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2024
A long running effort to legalize more fireworks and return funds to local emergency response agencies died in a House subcommittee this week. Brad Kutner has more.
Efforts to create a marijuana marketplace are moving forward in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 25, 2024
Lawmakers in Richmond are working to create licenses for people to sell marijuana. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia prison commissary reform bill clears first legislative hurdle
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 25, 2024
A long-running effort to curb price gouging and offer more opportunities in Virginia prisons made it out of the House public safety subcommittee this morning. Brad Kutner has more.
Could Virginia soon have six casinos?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering adding a new casino in northern Virginia. Michael Pope has the story.
Another bill to remove Richmond as a potential casino site and add Petersburg also passed the same subcommittee Wednesday.
Youngkin weighs in on Brunswick stew debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2024
In 1988, the Virginia legislature declared Brunswick County the home of the famous Brunswick stew. That hasn’t cooled long-simmering tensions between the town near the North Carolina line and its competitor in Brunswick, Georgia. But Brad Kutner caught up with Governor Glenn Youngkin to get his excellency’s opinion on the matter.
Lt. Governor Earle-Sears pushes school choice bills that are unlikely to get much Democratic support
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2024
Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears is backing a pair of conservative school choice bills. But her support isn’t expected to be enough to overcome Democrats’ opposition. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
An effort to further expand collective bargaining in Virginia is gaining momentum
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin may soon be considering a bill that would expand collective bargaining in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Democrats push higher wages for farm workers despite Youngkin veto threat
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2024
Virginia Democrats are hoping to get rid of some exceptions to the state’s minimum wage laws. Those exceptions include farm laborers who can be paid as little as the federal minimum wage, $7.25 an hour, while the state’s minimum wage is $12 an hour. Brad Kutner has more.
Death with dignity bill introduced in Virginia with message from ailing congresswoman
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2024
11 states across the country have dignity in dying laws which allow those facing the end of their lives to take control over their time and manner of their death. It’s a controversial movement, but one a Virginia Congresswoman is personally connected to. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Progressive Latino groups gather at Virginia capitol
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2024
A coalition of Latino and social justice organizations met in Richmond Tuesday. Their goal? Increase the quality of life for the state’s minority and undocumented populations. Brad Kutner has more.
Efforts to shrink Virginia’s early voting period are dead for this session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2024
Democrats are rejecting Republican efforts to cut back on early voting. Michael Pope reports from the General Assembly.
Could Virginia soon offer free breakfast and lunch to all students?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2024
Lawmakers are considering picking up the tab for breakfast and lunch at public schools across Virginia. Michael Pope has the story.
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