Spanberger urges action on democracy, costs in first address to Virginia lawmakers
Governor backs four constitutional amendments and outlines plans on affordability, housing, health care and energy
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General Assembly nixes bills that required data centers to get SCC certificate
For most of the industry’s existence in Virginia, approvals for data centers were largely seen as a local issue – with the state and federal governments giving the thumbs up on certain permits. But as the industry balloons across the commonwealth, those local decisions are triggering statewide implications concerning energy
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After past vetoes, bias training bill for medical licenses could become law
A bill requiring unconscious bias training for medical license renewals was rejected multiple times by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Now the measure, via Senate Bill 22 by Sen Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, and House Bill 1147 by Cliff Hayes, D-Chesapeake, is on its way to Gov. Abigail Spanberger and is likely
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Immigration arrests spark bills to guarantee K-12 education rights for all Va. students
Bills would prevent Virginia schools from excluding students based on immigration status and provide guidance for educators and school boards
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Last-minute tweak to bill could double Virginia’s medical malpractice payment caps for plaintiffs
An incremental cap would go from a maximum of $3 million to $6 million starting next year
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