
Ban the Box bill passes State Senate
On Monday, on a 23-15 vote, Senator Rosalyn Dance’s Ban the Box bill, SB335, passed through the Virginia Senate and now makes its way to the Virginia House for deliberation.

On Monday, on a 23-15 vote, Senator Rosalyn Dance’s Ban the Box bill, SB335, passed through the Virginia Senate and now makes its way to the Virginia House for deliberation.

Augusta County Library will host Spectacular Spectroscopy, a series on hands-on STEM classes for children grades K to 5 on Mondays, February 1 through March 7.

Healthcare stakeholders assembled for a daylong series of events as part of Virginia Hospital Lobby Day.

Del. R. Steven Landes, R-Weyers Cave, today announced his legislative priorities, with a focus on economic development, education and health care.

Hillary Clinton released the following statement in response to earning the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign.

The Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology voted 9-6 to report a bill from Sen. Rosalyn Dance to “ban the box” in most state employment decisions.

GENEDGE announced the formation of a new business growth program known as Enterprise Development Growth Engine (EDGE).

Fifth District Congressman Robert Hurt introduced a resolution promoting a cooperative effort among states along the Interstate 73 corridor.

The Wall Street reform plan of Democratic Party presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has the backing of 170 economists and financial experts.

Massanutten Resort, a four-season resort located outside of Harrisonburg, in the Shenandoah Valley, announced that it is now a 100 percent employee-owned company.
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