New laws would help and hurt access to information
For advocates of government transparency, the General Assembly’s 2017 session was a mixed bag, resulting in bills that both increased and decreased information available under […]
Megan Corsano
Virginia Airbnb rentals may face increased regulation
People renting out their homes through websites such as Airbnb could be forced to pay a registration fee to their local government under a bill […]
Panel OKs bill to defund Planned Parenthood
A bill seeking to defund Planned Parenthood cleared a House subcommittee last Tuesday on a 4-1 vote. HB 2264, introduced by Del. Ben Cline, R-Amherst, […]
General Assembly convenes, welcomes new members
The Virginia General Assembly opened its 2017 session on Wednesday, welcoming new members while pondering the work ahead. Sen. Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, addressed the […]
Nonprofits team up with students to combat youth incarceration
At a time when youth incarceration is a central topic of conversation among the Virginian lawmakers, the RISE for Youth Coalition, a campaign for youth […]