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Virginia House, Senate Republican incumbents debate Democratic challengers at debate

October 11, 2019 Capital News Service

Republican incumbents fighting to keep seats in the 10th Senate and 66th House Districts debated Democratic challengers Wednesday night. Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, elected to the district in 1989, faced opponent Sheila Bynum-Coleman. Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Richmond, in his first Senate re-election campaign, debated challenger Ghazala Hashmi.

Mayor Stoney recognizes Monday, October 14th as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, marking shift away from Columbus Day

October 11, 2019 RVAHub Staff

While the federal government recognizes the second Monday in October each year as Columbus Day, the City of Richmond has never recognized Columbus Day as an employee holiday.

Mayor Stoney to introduce ordinances requiring reporting of lost or stolen firearms and prohibiting driving while distracted by a mobile device

October 10, 2019 RVAHub Staff

At the October 14th meeting of the Richmond City Council meeting, Mayor Levar M. Stoney will propose two ordinances promoting public safety: an ordinance requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and an ordinance prohibiting driving while distracted using a handheld communication device.

New coalition calls on lawmakers to support equal LGBTQ rights

October 9, 2019 Capital News Service

Advocacy group Equality Virginia recently formed the Virginia Values Coalition, which is calling on state lawmakers to establish legal protections for the LGBTQ community from employment and housing to public spaces like stores or restaurants. “We hope to arrive at the General Assembly with thousands of people behind us,” said James Parrish, executive director of Equality Virginia.

Competitive Senate race in Henrico, Hanover spurs $1 million advertising spend

October 8, 2019 Capital News Service

A competitive race in District 12 — covering Henrico and Hanover counties — has become the first Senate race in Virginia to spend $1 million in broadcast TV ads.

Help Plan the Future of Richmond at the Richmond 300 Forums

October 3, 2019 Richard Hayes

Help the city establishes a vision for the growth of the City and outlines place-based policy recommendations at one of seven forums to be held this month.

Attorney General sparks up conversation on legalizing recreational marijuana

October 3, 2019 Capital News Service

Attorney General Mark Herring tweeted his support for the legalization of recreational cannabis in Virginia Tuesday night, citing a study that shows more than half of Virginians agree with him.

House candidates spin through policy at Henrico debate

October 3, 2019 Capital News Service

Candidates vying for seats in the 72nd and 73rd House Districts engaged in a fast-paced debate and fielded constituent questions Tuesday at the Libbie Mill Library in Henrico County.

Henrico schools achieve, maintain academic gains, according to new Virginia Department of Education stats

October 1, 2019 RVAHub Staff

All nine HCPS high schools attained Virginia’s “Level 1” status for English, math and science, meaning they met or exceeded state accreditation standards, or made significant progress. All 12 HCPS middle schools attained “Level 1” status in math, as well as in addressing absenteeism.

National Register to Vote Day is Today – Get Registered

September 24, 2019 Richard Hayes

Are you registered? Today’s a good day to register or check your registration to make sure you can vote in the coming elections.

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