
House Republicans double down against paid family, medical leave
Laws providing paid family and medical leave allow workers to meet these needs without jeopardizing their economic security.

Laws providing paid family and medical leave allow workers to meet these needs without jeopardizing their economic security.

The latest effort at a Tebow Bill, this one introduced by State Sen. Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham, SB612, reported out of a Senate committee on Thursday.

EMU held host Virginia Wesleyan to just 26 points through the first three periods en route to a convincing 64-49 win.

Sen. Bill Carrico’s bill to allow clerks of court and their deputies to refrain from issuing marriage licenses based on personal objections passed a Senate committee.

The Flint Water Study Team will review efforts to confirm the high lead levels in Flint’s water.

Beverly Bunch-Lyons vividly recalls her grandmother’s funeral in Raleigh, North Carolina. At age five, it was her first experience with death.

A Senate committee voted to report bills that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in public employment and in housing.

Del. Sam Rasoul helped found the Transparency Caucus, which is dedicated to making the General Assembly and its proceedings more accessible to the public.

The Virginia Senate Privileges and Elections Committee voted on Tuesday to report a resolution from Senator Mark Obenshain to insert Right to Work into the Virginia Constitution.

EMU’s basketball women came out flat Tuesday night in Harrisonburg, and visiting Washington and Lee took full advantage.
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