All Eyes on the Senate As State Budget Vote Approaches

Senate Democrats are renewing their request from earlier this session for greater representation on committees, and political observers are wondering whether they will prevent the adoption of a budget in order to get it.

Bill Permitting Discrimination in Adoption Goes to Governor’s Desk

The "Conscience Clause" bill has passed both houses of the General Assembly and now is heading to Governor Bob McDonnell for his signature.

Bus System Honors Rosa Parks

Richmond’s GRTC is paying special tribute on all of its buses today to Rosa Parks. 

Wildlife Center Founder Receives Rare Life Award

Edward Clark, founder of the Wildlife Center of Virginia was reognized at the Jefferson Hotel for his work.

VCU Southern Film Festival Opens Friday

Virginia Commonwealth University's Third Annual Southern Film Festival Opens Friday at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. It includes both films and guest speakers. This year's theme is Screening Southern Rebellion.

Richmond Ambulance Authority Receives Patriot Award

Chris Wootton works for the Richmond Ambulance Authority as a System Status Controller. He also serves in the Virginia National Guard and nominated the RAA for the Guard's Patriot Award.

1,100 Protest Abortion Bills at State Capitol

 

An estimated 1,100 people came to Capitol Square yesterday in protest of several bills restricting abortions.

Allen's Claim on Cost of a Fill-up "Mostly True"

Sean Gorman of Politifact Virginia tells what the fact checkers found.

Legislator Aims to Curb Powers of Conservation Officers

State legislation to reduce the authority of Virginia’s Department of Game and Inland Fisheries was defeated by the Virginia Senate last week, but two similar bills will be considered in the General Assembly next year. The bills introduced by Sen. Richard Stuart of Stafford have some questioning the intentions of its sponsor.

 

Tech Internships for High School Students

A summer internship program hopes to open more doors for bright high school students as it helps more Richmond area employers find the qualified workers they need.

VDOT Says Beware of Black Ice During This Morning’s Commute

Virginia State Police worked more than 2,600 calls during the height of the storm over the weekend, but since yesterday was a holiday, commuting traffic was light and accident reports diminished.    Today, could be different.

 

 

Dominion Says Most Power Restored from Storm Outages

Dominion Virginia Power has restored power to all but a handful of customers following the weekend storm. 

Police Asking for Help to Find Hold Up Man

Last week, we reported on the robbery of a bank on route 360 in King William County. This morning, law enforcement will be soliciting help from motorists on the highway.

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