Government Archives

Richmond Animal Care & Control makes last push for ‘Team Tommie’ license plate

December 12, 2019 Capital News Service

Richmond Animal Care and Control wants to release license plates honoring Tommie the pit bull who died earlier this year, but they need 450 applicants to commit before a bill can be submitted to the General Assembly.

A century after women earned the right to vote, will Virginia legislators pass Equal Rights Amendment?

December 12, 2019 Capital News Service

With a new Democratic majority in the General Assembly, Virginia could become the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Generation Z, people of color and the LGBTQ community are leading a new generation in the decades-long fight to add the amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

City Council unanimously passes ordinance prohibiting use of handheld communications devices while driving

December 10, 2019 RVAHub Staff

At the December 9th meeting of Richmond City Council, the body unanimously passed a ban on driving while using a handheld communications device, proposed by Mayor Stoney’s administration.

Virginia legal landscape shifts as cannabis support grows

December 10, 2019 Capital News Service

Farmers are wrapping up the first industrial hemp season in Virginia since the passage of the 2018 federal Farm Bill. Industrial hemp is poised to be a fast growing sector of agriculture in Virginia. Hemp advocacy group Vote Hemp estimates 2017 retail sales of hemp products neared $820 million nationally and will continue to climb. Growers, agricultural officials, and politicians are all coming to the table to discuss the future of cannabis, and even the legalization of marijuana in Virginia.

Richmond Public Health Department is offering free flu shots as a holiday gift to the community

December 6, 2019 RVAHub Staff

Flu shots are absolutely free for everyone ages six months and older. No insurance or identification are needed. Just walk-in at the 400 East Cary Street clinic any regular business day throughout December between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Henrico County reflects on “bold action” at State of the County address

December 5, 2019 RVAHub Staff

By building two high schools simultaneously, acquiring 1,200 acres on the James River and pursuing an indoor sports complex, Henrico County shows it’s willing to make bold moves to ensure the community’s success, County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said during his State of the County address for 2019.

Republicans say new House leadership lacks regional diversity

December 2, 2019 Capital News Service

Earlier this month Democrats elected a new House of Delegates leadership team as the party took control of the chamber for the first time since 1999. For outgoing House Majority Leader Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, the Democratic leadership team lacks diversity in one area: their home districts.

State Police: Crime is down at VCU, but still higher than at other schools

November 26, 2019 Capital News Service

By Tim Corley Crime at Virginia Commonwealth University has dropped in recent years, but the crime rate, especially for thefts, is still higher than at most schools in Virginia and most large universities nationwide. In

General Assembly special session concludes with Senators vowing to represent Virginia voters

November 20, 2019 Capital News Service

The General Assembly reconvened post-election, after the July special session was cut short without hearing any legislation. Monday’s session ended faster than in July – with both House and Senate adjourning after minutes. From the sparsely populated Senate floor, both a Republican and Democratic senator spoke briefly about their opposing goals for gun legislation in the upcoming 2020 session.

Richmond City Council appoints new Council Chief of Staff

November 19, 2019 RVAHub Staff

Richmond City Council has announced the appointment of Lawrence Rashad Anderson to head the Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff as its new Council Chief of Staff.

1 2 3 … 46 »