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Advocates seek more access to medical marijuana across Commonwealth

January 16, 2019 Capital News Service

As other states have relaxed their laws against marijuana, citizens across Virginia gathered here Saturday to discuss how to persuade the General Assembly to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in the commonwealth.

General Assembly to consider legalizing sports betting

January 15, 2019 Capital News Service

Virginia would become the ninth state to legalize sports betting under legislation being considered by the General Assembly this session.

Lawmakers have mixed reactions to Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address

January 11, 2019 Capital News Service

From attracting high-tech businesses to improving access to health care services, Gov. Ralph Northam’s State of the Commonwealth speech touted wins and legislative proposals that both parties celebrated, though Republicans blasted his ideas on taxes and budget spending.

Teachers highlight school funding as priority for legislators in 2019 General Assembly session

January 10, 2019 Capital News Service

On highway overpasses on Interstates 95 and 64, more than a dozen teachers signaled to members of the Virginia General Assembly their top priority by holding up 14 foam boards with Christmas lights spelling out “fund our schools.”

Democratic legislators on gun violence bills headed to General Assembly: ‘It’s common sense’

January 9, 2019 Capital News Service

Democratic state legislators said Monday that legislation aimed at reducing gun violence, including a proposal to fine gun owners who fail to report lost or stolen guns, are “common-sense” initiatives.

Virginia seeks to curb rising number of missing persons with new alert system, increased awareness

May 11, 2018 Capital News Service

There are more than 240 active “missing person” cases in Virginia, and the number is growing: 39 names were added to the list last year. State officials and organizations are looking to reduce the number of missing persons by creating a new alert system and raising awareness about the problem.

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Advocates seek more access to medical marijuana across Commonwealth

General Assembly to consider legalizing sports betting

Lawmakers have mixed reactions to Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address

Teachers highlight school funding as priority for legislators in 2019 General Assembly session

Democratic legislators on gun violence bills headed to General Assembly: ‘It’s common sense’

Virginia seeks to curb rising number of missing persons with new alert system, increased awareness

Panel discusses solutions to “bipartisan problem” of gerrymandering

A look into the eight bills Governor Northam vetoed, including one that would block higher wages

Governor Northam signs 300 bills on issues ranging from taxes to child abuse

Governor signs bill reshaping how energy giants operate