The proposed model of Johns for the U.S. Capitol wins first-round approval, and the U.S. Senate votes to rename Roanoke’s federal courthouse after Lawson.
Politics
Bill to grant racetracks economic and historic designations awaits House vote
The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County, would designate a number of motorsports facilities as enterprise zones and would grant them historic landmark status.
9 marriage-related measures in the state known for its lovers
The General Assembly has taken up bills that range from requiring that people be 18 to get married to expanding the list of who can perform marriages to protecting same-sex marriage.
General Assemby passes bills to protect period tracker data
New legislation will protect digital menstrual health data, something advocates say is but one protection needed with abortion access left in states’ hands. Others say it’s unnecessary.
Former 5th District Rep. Perriello is named special envoy to Sudan
Perriello was elected in 2008 and served one term in Congress. His background is in African diplomacy.
Virginia is the only state whose attorney general’s office includes an animal law unit
That office is leading the case against the Natural Bridge Zoo. A scheduled four-day trial over the state’s seizure of some animals begins Monday.
General Assembly updates: Cannabis, obstetrics and a rural secretary advance
Cannabis bill passes Senate committee. House budget includes money for more OB-GYN medical residency slots. House committee OKs study of rural secretary.
Former Virginia Tech football star Aaron Rouse makes a quick rise in the General Assembly
In just his second session in Richmond, he now chairs a major committee and has tackled two key pieces of legislation: legalizing ‘skill’ games and retail cannabis.
Cannabis backers reach compromise, bill heads to House floor
The revised measure passed committee on a party-line vote, making it doubtful that Gov. Glenn Youngkin will sign the bill.
Legislation to control prescription drug costs marches on, as critics warn of unintended consequences
Supporters of the proposal say it could help rein in high drug costs. Skeptics say it targets the wrong industry player.