Feb 15, 2024
Halfway Through Virginia’s 2024 General Assembly Session, What Bills Are Moving Forward?
As bills cross over between the state Senate and House of Delegates, here’s what could affect taxes, guns, paid family leave, and more.
The bill would cut off public funding for abortions, with no exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or to save the mother’s life. It would not pass a floor vote in the Democratic-controlled House of Delegates, but each delegate would have to take a position.
Parents and the federal government have criticized Virginia’s compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Jan 23, 2024
Alexandria May Get A 1-Year Extension For Sewer System Overhaul To Prevent Potomac River Pollution
Alexandria could get an extension of a state-imposed deadline to complete an overhaul of its combined sewer overflow system, a project that aims to prevent pollution from entering the Potomac River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
Dec 04, 2023
Northern Virginia Commuter Ferry Unlikely To Launch Any Time Soon — But There’s Still Interest
The proposal has gained attention from regional officials, but the price tag has dampened enthusiasm. Critics recommend further investment in the VRE over a new ferry.
Nov 27, 2023
D.C. Region Sets ‘Ambitious’ Goal For Rooftop Solar
The Metropolitan Council of Governments wants local jurisdictions to collectively install solar panels on more than 125,000 new rooftops by 2030.