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- As Climate Changes, Taxpayers Will Shoulder Larger U.S. Payouts To Farmers July 24, 2019That's good for farmers but bad for taxpayers, who subsidize government-backed crop insurance. The fate of research that forecasts these costs is in doubt as economists and scientists leave the USDA.
- How To Help Your Anxious Partner — And Yourself July 24, 2019Anxiety can be consuming, and it doesn't have an easy solution. But psychiatrists and therapists say there are ways to help your partner navigate their challenges while also taking care of yourself.
- Justice Ginsburg: 'I Am Very Much Alive' July 24, 2019The Supreme Court justice sat down for an interview with NPR's Nina Totenberg and said that despite battling cancer for a third time earlier this year, she's not going anywhere any time soon.
- Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Arkansas Abortion Restrictions July 24, 2019The restrictions would have required physicians performing abortions to be board certified and prevented abortions after 18 weeks or for the sole reason that the fetus has Down syndrome.
- Offers Pour In To Cover Pa. Students' Meal Debt, But School Officials Not Interested July 24, 2019After district officials threatened to turn children over to foster care for the unpaid amount, a prominent media figure and a corporate CEO offered to settle the debt, but were rebuffed.
- As Climate Changes, Taxpayers Will Shoulder Larger U.S. Payouts To Farmers July 24, 2019
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- Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office July 24, 2019The new Conservative leader will make key appointments after taking office, as Theresa May bows out.
- UK weather: Temperatures to rise after thunder storms July 24, 2019Forecasters say the UK could experience record-breaking heat before the end of the week.
- Nigel Farage open to electoral pact with Boris Johnson July 24, 2019But the Brexit Party leader says the new PM must be committed to the 31 October Brexit deadline.
- Three Rhos-on-Sea children missing overnight found safe July 24, 2019A police helicopter had been flying in the search for the children aged 12, nine and eight.
- Missing Thames swimmers spark police searches July 23, 2019Three people are missing after entering the River Thames in sweltering temperatures.
- Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office July 24, 2019
