Krizek: First week of session offers preview of progressive agenda
Del. Paul Krizek gives an update on the first week of the 2020 General Assembly session in Richmond, including highlights from Gov. Ralph Northam's budget.
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Beyer to hold town hall meeting at Mount Vernon High School
Rep. Don Beyer's next town hall meeting will be held at Mount Vernon High School on January 23.
Proposed bill would prohibit duck hunting on Little Hunting Creek
New legislation proposed by two local state politicians would prohibit duck hunting in places like Little Hunting Creek.
Krizek: Styrofoam ban, CFL bulb recycling, litter study on legislative agenda
Del. Paul Krizek says that a lot legislation in the upcoming 2020 General Assembly session will focus on environmental initiatives.
Surovell bills would create Justice Commission, ban fracking in eastern Virginia
State Sen. Scott Surovell is introducing bills to ban fracking in a large portion of eastern Virginia and another to create the Virginia Justice Commission.
County awards solar contracts; 12 Richmond Highway area schools on list
Fairfax County has awarded three contracts for the first phase of its effort to install solar arrays on government-owned buildings across the county.
Krizek: Making voting easier, roads safer among priorities for upcoming session
Del. Paul Krizek (D-44) lays out his priorities for the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session, which begins in January and runs through March.
Search for Huntley Meadows trail alternatives won’t be easy
With Huntley Meadows and Fort Belvoir off limits, finding potential trail connections between the Route 1 and Telegraph Road corridors may prove difficult.
Surovell: Will introduce bills on predatory lending, gun violence, sentencing reform
State Sen. Scott Surovell discusses some of the bills he plans to introduce during the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session.
Surovell: 2020 Virginia Legislature to consider many reforms
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that the next session of the General Assembly will focus on issues ranging from education funding to ratifying the ERA.