Youngkin signs law stripping police power to chain children in court
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joined the state’s lawmakers in deciding enough is enough when it comes to making it common practice to usher children into court in chains.
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Unanimous: VA lawmakers want to limit sheriffs using shackles on children in court
Watch Virginia senators make a case for a law limiting sheriffs’ use of shackles on children in court.
Why & how lawmakers aim to protect Virginians from upcoming tax hike
Many Virginians are facing the risk of tax hikes due to changes in the standard deduction. At least 5 Virginia lawmakers have submitted bills to try to protect taxpayers.
Why Virginia’s 2025 minimum wage hike is only $.41
As of January 1, Virginia’s minimum wage inched up from $12 to $12.41.
‘Right to Fish’ law makes it a crime to interfere with work of watermen in VA
Starting in July, in Virginia, it will be a crime to interfere with the work of commercial watermen or their…
Virginia’s roadkill bill boosting access to dead animals is heading to the Governor
There’s at least one thing Virginia lawmakers agree on across party lines, and that’s roadkill. HB 1025, commonly referred to…
With SB 231, Virginians will spend millions on immigrant healthcare
A bill is making its way through the Virginia Senate calling for taxpayers to spend millions of dollars a year…
Virginia lawmakers vote to make cocktails to go permanent
Lawmakers in both houses have decided Virginia should keep the ability to sell cocktails to go. During the pandemic, Virginia…
Decision put off on VA bill calling for free inmate communications
Virginia inmates will not get free telephone call, video calls, or messages this year if Senate Bill 378 has to…
VA Senate bill calls for penalty if handgun left in sight in a car
The Virginia Senate passed a bill, SB 447, that will allow gun owners to be charged a $500 civil penalty…