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Henrico Schools’ recommended budget invests in teachers, opportunities for students

January 25, 2019 RVAHub Staff

Henrico County Public Schools’ recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 includes funds to improve student/teacher ratios, expand opportunities for students and reduce the student laptop fee.

General Assembly panel OKs qualifying drug offenders for food stamps

January 24, 2019 Capital News Service

A legislative subcommittee voted 6-4 Tuesday in favor of a bill that would make food stamps available to people convicted of drug-related felonies.

Voting along party lines, House subcommittee kills ERA

January 23, 2019 RVAHub Staff

A House of Delegates subcommittee killed four bills to ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment in a 4-2 party-line vote Tuesday amid verbal conflicts between the chairwoman and members of the audience.

Tuckahoe Town Hall Meeting January 24th to guide homeowners on various concerns

January 16, 2019 Trevor Dickerson

The meeting is designed to help residents understand which department of Henrico County they can call for help.

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.