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Virginia Senate approves bill to allow DACA recipients to become police officers
The Virginia Senate has approved a bill that would allow some immigrants who have lived in the U.S. since they were young children to work as police officers or sheriff’s deputies in the state.
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Virginia Senate committee approves bill that would allow casino in Fairfax County
A Virginia Senate committee approved legislation Wednesday that would allow the possibility of a resort-style casino being built in Fairfax County. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports.
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Senate Panel Defeats Two Bills Restricting Trans Students
Virginia Senate Democrats have defeated two bills that would have restricted transgender students’ participation in school athletics and required officials to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender in school. The votes came in a committee on Thursday morning.Supporters of the measure say they promote fairness for female athletes and protect parental rights. LGBGTQ advocacy groups warned that they...