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Bill would help create Virginia coastal policy amid rising sea level
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (725+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " There could soon be statewide guidance on how to tackle issues that shape marine policy and advise on habitat, wetlands and coastal resilience policies. Del. Alex Askew, D-Norfolk, introduced House Bill 390 to form a committee of 10 science, environmental,…...
Virginia lawmakers pass over 800 bills at legislative session midpoint
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (408+ words) Virginia lawmakers have passed more than 800 bills as they reach the midway point of their legislative session, with measures that could significantly impact Hampton Roads residents and workers across the state. Among the most notable legislation is a bill to…...
Virginia Beach Planning Commission recommends approval for West Neck golf course development
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (224+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " More than 40 West Neck community residents packed a Virginia Beach Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night to voice their opinions on a controversial development proposal for the former Signature at West Neck Golf Course. After hours of passionate…...
Virginia lawmakers consider collective bargaining for public employees
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (409+ words) Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would require local governments to engage in collective bargaining with public employees, potentially affecting more than 500,000 workers across the state. The proposed bill would mandate that local governments meet with employees who choose to…...
Thousands gather to see Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace in Richmond, their sixth day in Virginia
2+ week, 2+ day ago (347+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace made their way from Chesterfield to Richmond for a special event on their sixth day in Virginia. The Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October…...
High surf advisory in effect along Virginia Beach
2+ week, 3+ day ago (174+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " It was a windy day in Virginia Beach after we got some of that snow. You can see the impact in the waves with high surf conditions that lasting until 4 a.m. Monday. I spoke to folks who braved…...
Virginia Senate considers 'Lexie's Law' to restrict geriatric parole for violent offenders
3+ week, 5+ day ago (675+ words) A proposed Virginia law would prevent inmates convicted of serious violent crimes from being eligible for geriatric conditional release, sparking debate at the state Capitol. Senate Bill 209, known as "Lexie's Law," was introduced by State Senator Bill DeSteph and would…...
Virginia's new AG reverses predecessor's positions on key Hampton Roads issues
4+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Virginia's new Attorney General Jay Jones is taking actions that directly impact Hampton Roads, reversing several positions held by his Republican predecessor and challenging aspects of the Trump administration's policies. Jones became the Commonwealth's first African American Attorney…...
Live now: Spanberger’s inauguration kicks off, Virginians gather for ceremony
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (548+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginians are gathering in Richmond to witness the inauguration of Virginia's first female governor on Saturday at noon. Watch live: Inauguration ceremony for Abigail Spanberger kicks off The historic event will see a full weekend of events leading…...
First child this season dies of flu complications in Virginia
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (252+ words) A preschool-aged child in Virginia has died from complications from the flu " the first reported in the state in the 2025-26 season, according to the Virginia Department of Health. A preschool-aged child in Virginia has died from complications from the flu…...