
Lawmakers announce support for bill to ban manipulative ‘dark patterns’
The term “dark patterns” is used to describe online interfaces in websites and apps designed to intentionally manipulate users into taking actions they would otherwise not.

The term “dark patterns” is used to describe online interfaces in websites and apps designed to intentionally manipulate users into taking actions they would otherwise not.

The LEGO Group will invest over $1 billion to construct its U.S. manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County.

The Assault Weapons Excise Act, introduced by Eighth District Democrat Don Beyer, would impose a 1,000 percent excise tax on the manufacture, production, or importation of assault weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) have reintroduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act, which would provide nursing home operators with access to the National Practitioner Data Bank.

The United States ranked first among 34 countries for the largest percentage increase in traffic fatalities in 2020, and nearly half of fatal crashes in 2021 can be linked to speeding, alcohol-impaired driving, or failure to use a seat belt.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has announced $219.8 million in broadband funding for Virginia, which comes from the $10 billion Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund authored by Sen. Warner and included in the American Rescue Plan.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed five bills on Tuesday, including three enacting meaningful reform of the Virginia Employment Commission.

Over the course of the pandemic, patients have benefited from increased access to telehealth services. However, for patients insured through Medicare, these flexibilities are temporary and tied to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner is urging Senate Appropriations Committee leadership to include significant funding to modernize federal information technology systems for fiscal year 2023.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Public Safety Officer Support Act, introduced by Rep. David Trone (D-MD), with strong bipartisan support.
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