Virginia lawmakers
Coverage of Virginia lawmakers in the Nexus archive.
- Va. lawmakers consider digital protections for children as app store accountability debate continues
Virginia lawmakers are considering digital protections for minors in response to concerns about gaps in current federal and state laws regarding inappropriate online content. Lawmakers debated measures requiring app store providers like Google and Apple to audit age ratings, provide parental controls, and centralize consent dashboards. The committee is keeping the issue open for further study while seeking expertise to clarify legal risks.
- Virginia lawmakers move forward with plans for childcare center for state employees
Virginia lawmakers are advancing plans to establish a childcare center for state employees as part of a $35 million initiative to replace the James Monroe Building.
- Virginians demand officials reject proposed billion dollar merger between Dominion and NextEra
Residents, Virginia lawmakers, and advocacy groups rallied at the State Capitol on July 20 to demand Virginia officials reject a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. The merger is described as a 'billion dollar' deal.
- Virginia lawmakers, leaders react to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Lawmakers from Virginia and North Carolina are reacting to the announcement of Sen. Lindsey Graham's death. The reactions come from leaders across both states following the news.
- Virginia lawmakers react as POTUS cancels planned housing bill signing
Virginia lawmakers are reacting after President Donald Trump announced he wouldn’t sign a bipartisan bill meant to lower the cost of housing.
- Virginia lawmakers clash over funding for Shoosmith Landfill cleanup
Virginia lawmakers are disagreeing over the funding required to clean up the toxic Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield County. Officials estimate $26 million will be needed this year to manage leachate from the site.
- Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond as budget deadline nears
Virginia lawmakers are returning to Richmond for another budget negotiation session as the June 30 deadline nears, with a government shutdown risk if no agreement is reached. The primary dispute centers on a Senate proposal to phase out a data center tax exemption, opposed by Governor Abigail Spanberger and House Democrats who argue it could harm business investment.
- Virginia lawmakers set to return to Richmond in June to tackle budget and more headlines
Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond in June to address the budget. Other headlines include issues with redistricting, a prosecutor denying preferential treatment claims, a maternal health care program in Southwest Virginia, and a Virginia Beach company coordinating organ and tissue donations.