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Gov. Glenn Youngkin approves a bill that aims to lower licensing requirements for physicians to serve ringside at certain sporting events. By @mekhiwilsondpro.bsky.social

Lawmakers fund bill to create postpartum awareness materials A new legislative effort seeks to ensure Virginian mothers do not navigate the postpartum period by themselves.

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A bill passed both chambers unanimously that aims to educate the public on perinatal and postpartum depression through a statewide public awareness campaign. Read more about how lawmakers are tackling maternal health disparities.By @coraperkinss.bsky.social

Va. lawmakers approve $5.8 million relief for wrongfully convicted man Virginia lawmakers unanimously approved bills to financially compensate three men wrongfully convicted of crimes, some who spent decades in prison.

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Three men wrongfully convicted, some who spent decades in prison, will receive millions in financial compensation from the state. Reporting by @stacycns.bsky.social

“Protecting this legacy is always on my mind”

“This program does not belong to me…this program belongs to all of you.”
-Phill Martelli
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Phil Martelli Jr. has been named VCU Men’s Basketball head coach. A press conference is currently being held at the Siegel Center. Updates to follow.
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Definitely was refreshing in vain.

*Still showing 11 vetoes not atill.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Completes Action on Legislation from the 2025 General Assembly Session Governor Glenn Youngkin today completed action on 916 bills sent to him during the 2025 General Assembly session.

The governor’s office posted saying they hit the deadline for actions on legislation. LIS hasn’t updated as of 12:07 am. Atill ahowing 11 vetoes but the governor says he vetoed 157. www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/new...

BREAKING: VCU just became the latest Virginia school to dismantle their DEI Office (Office of Inclusive Excellence) in a 12-4 Board of Visitors vote, following President Trump’s orders.

The Board will reconvene in May to discuss further action.

Invasive species bills aim to close retail gap, educate consumers - Virginia Scope By Sarah Hagen, VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Lawmakers recently sent the governor twin bills that he vetoed last year, which aim to protect the state’s native wildlife by educating consume...

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Twin bills that require signage for invasive species passed the General Assembly. Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed similar bills last year.

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Proposal to provide luggage for foster care children fails over funding The award-winning, independent, nonpartisan local news source of Henrico County, Virginia since 2001.

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A bill that would provide luggage to children in foster care systems failed to advance in the General Assembly.

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(1/2) States across the country are pushing to provide "breakthrough" treatments for veterans with PTSD or brain injuries - like breathing 100% oxygen in a hyperbaric chamber, or using psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in "shrooms."

Virginia lawmakers want schools to test air quality for radon, mold, fungi every 2 years Public schools in Virginia may soon be required to conduct routine air-quality inspections for things such as radon, mold and fungi.

Virginia previosuly rejected legislation requiring costly maintenance for air quality in public schools. Now lawmakers want to at least require schools conduct regular testing, as well as make their findings public. @vcucns.bsky.social

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Lawmakers approve expanded mental health training for Virginia schools Two companion bills passed the General Assembly with unanimous support that aim to increase participation in the state Mental Health First Aid Training Program. Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond, introd...

Bluesky: Legislators passed two bills unanimously to give teachers and students better access to mental health resources to meet a growing need after the pandemic. By @marlinada.bsky.social

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Democratic lawmakers send Youngkin minimum wage bill — again Democratic lawmakers passed a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage, although the effort might be thwarted again by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who previously said the bump stifles economic freedom.

A bill to change Virginia’s minimum wage law and increase it each year until 2027 cleared the General Assembly but may be vetoed by the governor. By @mparlopiano.bsky.social

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Virginia lawmakers aim to improve prison education, reduce recidivism Del. Betsy B. Carr, D-Richmond, introduced House Bill 2158, which mandated the Department of Corrections to implement a consistent education system across its facilities, according to the bill.

Virginia lawmakers advanced a bipartisan prison education reform bill, but Senate revisions altered its original scope. A compromise was eventually reached in a conference committee. By @stacycns.bsky.social

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Virginia lawmakers delay human trafficking training for short-term rentals - Virginia Business Listen to this article Lawmakers did not advance measures to implement human trafficking awareness training for short-term rental properties, with one patron saying they need to get the language right...

Owners of Airbnb, Vrbo and other short-term rental properties will not be required to complete awareness training to recognize and report suspected human trafficking after two bills failed in the General Assembly. By @jailahendricks.bsky.social

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Bill eliminating supplementary breast exam costs clears Virginia legislature on third push The award-winning, independent, nonpartisan local news source of Henrico County, Virginia since 2001.

House Bill 1828, a bill to stop health care providers from imposing cost-sharing on diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations, passed unanimously in the House and Senate. It will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. By @brookelindberg.bsky.social
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Firearm Violence Prevention Bill Passes House After Previous Failures RICHMOND, Va. — A gun violence prevention bill that recently cleared the House hopes to resolve what advocates call a public health crisis, but opponents say the bill is just another attack on Second ...

A bill to create a firearm violence prevention and intervention center passed the General Assembly on near party lines after two failures in previous sessions. By @sarah-hagen.bsky.social

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Legislators hope to fund college food pantries with new grant program Before leaving Hampton Roads for college, Anje Mixon received SNAP benefits and free or reduced-priced lunch through school.

Two bills to create food pantries on college campuses cleared the General Assembly with bipartisan support and now head to the governor. By @andrewkerley.bsky.social

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The Virginia 50501’s movement March 4th for democracy began at Monroe Park and marched to the Virginia State Capitol Square.

As they marched, chants like, “where is congress, do your job” and “fight for our rights” were heard throughout the crowd.

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Bills tightening school cellphone rules heads to the governor; some teachers question efficacy Twin bills seeking to limit the use of cellphones and smart devices in schools cleared the General Assembly, although some teachers wish the bills had more consequences.

Twin bills seeking to limit the use of cellphones and smart devices in schools cleared the General Assembly and head to governor, although some teachers wish the bills had more consequences. Reporting by @sarah-hagen.bsky.social

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Bill to educate Virginia women on menstrual disorders passes unanimously Virginia lawmakers unanimously passed a bill to educate and inform the public about menstrual disorders.

Soon, more info will flow from the Health Dept., to educate and train hospital staff and health care providers on menstrual health disorders. The patron said it's a critical step forward to improving conditions that impact countless Virginians.
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Virginia lawmakers aim to improve prison education, reduce recidivism Del. Betsy B. Carr, D-Richmond, introduced House Bill 2158, which mandated the Department of Corrections to implement a consistent education system across its facilities, according to the bill.

HB 2158 to improve prison education requires a functional literacy program for inmates testing below 12th-grade level to include evidence-based literacy instruction, Pell grant support, competitive teacher salaries, annual public reporting on enrollment and waitlists for prison education programs.

Democratic lawmakers send Youngkin minimum wage bill — again Democratic lawmakers passed a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage, although the effort might be thwarted again by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who previously said the bump stifles economic freedom.

Democratic lawmakers passed a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage, although the effort might be thwarted again by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who previously said the bump stifles economic competitiveness.
Reporting by @mparlopiano.bsky.social

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HB1736 update

Introduced by Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, it passed the Senate last week on a 20-15 vote.

The bill would create a center for firearm violence intervention and prevention. It failed twice in previous years but now awaits action from the governor.

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UVA board votes to continue gender affirming care for existing patients under 19 - Virginia Business Listen to this article During a Feb. 21 special meeting, the University of Virginia’s board of visitors voted for UVA Health to continue providing gender-affirming treatment to people under 19, but on...

The majority of the UVA board voted to approve the resolution following a two-hour closed session.

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In the House, Del. Sullivan honors a group participating in the first-ever Parkinson’s awareness Lobby Day.