Posts Tagged General Assembly 2019
Dems Say Gun Regulations Could Save Lives
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 7, 2019
On Monday, House Democrats outlined a set of legislative proposals dealing with gun safety. They say the measures are focused on saving lives. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Fixing Virginia’s School Counselor Ratio May Be Easier Said Than Done
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 3, 2019
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After several high-profile school shootings, lawmakers are trying to figure out how to make the classroom safer. But, they may be at odds over how much money to spend. Michael Pope reports.
General Assembly to Consider Giving Teachers a Raise
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 2, 2019
How much money should Virginia teachers be paid? That’s an issue that’s about to take center stage in Richmond when the General Assembly meets next week. Michael Pope reports.
Equal Rights Amendment Gets Unfriendly Committee Placement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2018
Ahead of this year’s legislative session, Republican leadership in Virginia has assigned the equal rights amendment to committee. It will go before a Republican who has not been supportive in the past. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Analyzing Virginia’s Upside Down Education Funding Model
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2018
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How much money should school districts with the poorest students get? That’s an issue that will be debated in Richmond next month. Michael Pope reports.
Refund or Credit? Tax Showdown Looms
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 18, 2018
Virginia’s Democratic Governor and Republican lawmakers may be headed for a tax showdown this upcoming legislative session. The question at hand is what to do with new revenues created by the Trump administration’s tax cuts. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Northam Proposes 5-Percent Teacher Raise
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 11, 2018
Governor Ralph Northam is proposing a five-percent pay raise for teachers. It’s just one among a list of education priorities the Governor will present to lawmakers next week. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
With 2019 Session Around the Corner, State Lawmakers Already Looking Ahead
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 7, 2018
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Lawmakers are about to assemble in Richmond for the next session of the General Assembly. But, as Michael Pope reports, many of them are already thinking ahead to the next election.
Should Gun Owners Be Liable If Their Guns Are Used in a Crime?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 6, 2018
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Gun control is expected to be a major flashpoint in the upcoming session of the Virginia General Assembly, and lawmakers are preparing a long list of potential new laws. Michael Pope reports on one measure in the works.
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From NPR News- What Comes Next In The Impeachment Inquiry December 8, 2019Michel Martin speaks with Ruth Marcus, deputy editorial page editor for the Washington Post, about what to expect this week in the impeachment inquiry.
- Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On 'Sesame Street,' Dies At 85 December 8, 2019The actor and puppeteer performed on the popular TV show from its very first episode in 1969 until his retirement last year.
- FBI Is Investigating Pensacola Shooting As Terrorism December 8, 2019The shooter was an officer in Saudi Air Force who was a student at the Naval Air Station Pensacola. The FBI said the Saudi government has pledged its cooperation.
- 43 Dead In 'Extremely Horrific' Fire At New Delhi Factory December 8, 2019Many of the victims were asleep in beds in the factory when the fire began. Streets in the area were so crowded that firetrucks couldn't reach the site, and had to shoot water from 100 yards away.
- Rapper Juice WRLD Has Died At Age 21 December 8, 2019The fast-rising rapper collapsed at Chicago's Midway Airport in the early hours of Sunday. The Cook County medical examiner confirmed his death to NPR.
- What Comes Next In The Impeachment Inquiry December 8, 2019
- From BBC News
- General election 2019: Labour vows Budget 'to end austerity' in first 100 days December 8, 2019John McDonnell will also set out plans for "democratic control" of nationalised water and energy.
- General election 2019: Boris Johnson targets Labour Leave seats in final push December 8, 2019The PM will visit four Brexit-voting Labour-held seats, three days before the election.
- Pensacola attack is presumed terrorism - FBI December 8, 2019US officials say they are trying to determine if the Saudi gunman was working alone or with a group.
- General Election 2019: NHS boss - Parties 'ducked' big issues December 9, 2019Chris Hopson says election debate has "fallen short" with regard to long-term solutions for the NHS.
- Juice Wrld: US rapper dies aged 21 'after seizure at airport' December 8, 2019The rapper best known for viral hit Lucid Dreams reportedly suffered a seizure at a Chicago airport.
- General election 2019: Labour vows Budget 'to end austerity' in first 100 days December 8, 2019
