Creigh Deeds: Virginia General Assembly update
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The 46-day General Assembly session is moving rapidly. Subcommittees and committees are meeting around the clock, which leaves little time for reflection.
Search Results for sexual assault
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Mark Obenshain: 2015 General Assembly session under way
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With week two of the 2015 General Assembly session underway, I would like to provide a quick recap of all that happened in week one.
Governor McAuliffe announces equal opportunity legislative agenda
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Governor McAuliffe announced on Monday a series of legislative proposals aimed at ensuring that every Virginian has equal opportunity to succeed and contribute to the Commonwealth’s economic growth.
UVA announces end to Greek suspension, new safety policies
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UVA President Teresa A. Sullivan authorized today new addenda to the University’s Fraternal Organization Agreement that were submitted by the four student-led Greek leadership councils.
Richmond Democratic Del. Joe Morrissey resigns, will run in special election
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Embattled Richmond Democratic Del. Joe Morrissey finally heeded calls from fellow lawmakers to resign after entering an Alford plea on charges that he engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with an underage staffer, formally stepping down on Thursday.
Ken Plum: On the agenda for the Virginia General Assembly
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One of the most frequently asked questions of me this time of year is, “What will the General Assembly be doing when it meets?”
More on the UVA Rolling Stone rape story, Virginia politics and more
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Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham joins host Jim Bresnahan on WREL-1450AM in Lexington, Va., to talk about the latest developments in the Rolling Stone UVA rape story controversy.
Warner, Kaine hail wins for Virginia in congressional defense bill
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U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced that the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 has cleared a key Senate hurdle and will now advance to a vote on final passage.
College rape culture: One in five? Or more like one in 40?
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It almost seems hyperinflated, the statistic that we hear cited about how one in five women who go to college are raped at some point during their time on their campus.
UVA president outlines components of action plan for campus safety
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President Teresa A. Sullivan today announced key components of an action plan designed to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable climate of safety at the University of Virginia.
