Government Archives

New law would protect students who use CBD and THC-A oils

February 14, 2019 Capital News Service

Legislation to protect Virginia students who use cannabidiol oil is still making its way through the House after being unanimously passed by the Senate.

Tuckahoe Town Meeting on February 28th to discuss proper waste disposal, recycling

February 13, 2019 RVAHub Staff

The meeting will be held with sessions at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM at the Tuckahoe Area Library located at 1901 Starling Drive.

New law seeks to treat pets more humanely

February 13, 2019 Capital News Service

A bill moving through the General Assembly would require pet owners to use a tether at least 15 feet long when restraining a companion animal outside. The legislation also seeks to protect pets from extreme weather.

“Elephant in the room”: Community advocates discuss race, gentrification

February 13, 2019 Capital News Service

Local affordable housing experts and community advocates gathered for a dialogue on race and gentrification — a process they say displaces lower-income black families and is part of a larger narrative.

Black leaders call for forgiveness, second chance for Governor Northam

February 12, 2019 Capital News Service

“Redemption.” That word was used repeatedly as five black leaders from across Virginia gathered Monday urging state legislators to rescind statements calling for Gov. Ralph Northam’s resignation following his blackface photo scandal.

Henrico County appoints Shelby P. Johnson to serve as Director of Community Corrections

February 7, 2019 RVAHub Staff

Johnson has worked for the program since 2000 and is currently a unit supervisor. She also has served as acting director following the recent resignation of Gary A. Hughes, the program’s director since 2016.

Lieutenant Governor Fairfax’s accuser says, “I am telling the truth”

February 7, 2019 Capital News Service

Vanessa Tyson, the woman who accused Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexually assaulting her in a hotel room in 2004 has come forward, and she’s released a statement outlining her allegations against Fairfax.

Attorney General Herring apologizes for wearing blackface in the 1980s

February 6, 2019 Capital News Service

Following Governor Ralph Northam’s admission that he darkened his skin for a Michael Jackson contest in 1984, Attorney General Mark Herring acknowledged Wednesday that he once wore blackface to a college party nearly 40 years ago.

Bills push to conceal identities of Virginia Lottery winners

February 6, 2019 Capital News Service

The General Assembly is moving to protect the privacy of people who win the Virginia Lottery — a proposal open-government advocates fear may threaten transparency.

Henrico real estate assessments rose by 4.5% year over year, according to new data from county

February 6, 2019 RVAHub Staff

The average value of residential land with a home in Henrico rose to $265,000 in 2018.

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