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- Delegates For Maduro, Guaidó To Meet For Talks On Ending Venezuela's Political Crisis May 27, 2019Representatives for President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó are slated to hold direct talks in Norway this week aimed at breaking months of political gridlock.
- Taiwan Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage With A Mass Wedding Banquet May 26, 2019More than 1,000 people participated in the banquet, where 20 couples were married. Taiwan passed legislation this month recognizing same-sex marriages on the island.
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- Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers Quarterback And 'Ice Bowl' Hero, Dies At 85 May 26, 2019Starr, a hall-of-famer, was the first quarterback in history to win five NFL championships. He died Sunday in Birmingham, Ala.
- South Africa's Carbon Tax Set To Go Into Effect Next Week May 26, 2019President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the measure into law on Sunday. Some 40 countries have adopted various programs aimed at changing the price of carbon.
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