Category Archives: Virginia Assembly

BY SUMNER WIDDOES STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – Imagine the Northern Virginia road network as a system of extensions off a major highway, much like the human body's collection of arteries and capillaries stemming from larger highways … Continue reading →

BY CATHERINE AMOS THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – This year's General Assembly has welcomed many new members to the House and Senate, but one newcomer is already a regular with the Virginia legislative session. Ryan McDougle, 34, a lawyer … Continue reading →

BY KATE CONNOLLY THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – Some of us may not know our neighbors as well as we would like, so we may make an effort to stop and have a quick conversation when we pass another … Continue reading →

BY MEGAN CUMMINGS THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – The House voted 57-42 against a bill sponsored by Goochland Del. Bill Janis that would have given motorcyclists over the age of 21 the choice of whether to wear a helmet. … Continue reading →

BY KATE CONNOLLY THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – The dream of the New College of Virginia is edging closer to reality now that a bill to support the program has passed two key General Assembly committees. The bill was … Continue reading →

BY CHRIS HAMBY THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – Hanover Del. Frank Hargrove is skeptical about the future of his bill that would bar illegal immigrants from state public colleges and universities. The bill, HB 262, won a 67-33 vote … Continue reading →

BY ASHLEY MANTON STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – A bill proposed by Del. Robert Hurt, R-Chatham, would raise the minimum fine for excessive speeding in highway safety corridors. The bill, HB 2763, is currently under review by … Continue reading →

BY SHARON TULLY STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE The Senate Finance Committee voted 9-6 to pass a transportation plan that calls for a 5 percent increase on gas tax. The bill, sponsored by Sen. H. Russell Potts Jr., R-Clarke, … Continue reading →

BY DANIEL CUMMING STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE Local governments would be allowed to use cameras to catch drivers that run red lights under a bill sponsored by Sen. John Watkins, R-Goochland. The bill, SB871, has already passed in … Continue reading →