Redefining Small Business in Virginia
In many ways, Virginia prides itself on being different from other states. We Virginians often cite our state’s many successes and awards as proof that we do things better here and that being different is not always a bad thing. …
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Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment
Ever since the Kelo v. City of New London case in 2005, legislators have been paying particularly close attention to their state’s eminent domain and property rights laws. The
Medical Assistance for Children & Pregnant Women
Currently, the federal health care program does not allow legal immigrants to receive Medicaid and FAMIS during their first five years as citizens of the United States. However, individually states may choose to “opt” in and allow individuals access to
In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
There are a number of children in Virginia who have been going to our schools, speak English, who have no memory of any other country but the United States, and who have been living here illegally for their entire lives.
Locking In Stable Fuel Prices
It is extremely expensive to invest in and build new electrical utility facilities, and there is a lengthy approval process. There is a movement right now to find and develop alternative energy sources to protect the environment and to alleviate
Microenterprise Tax Credits In VA
As the economy struggles to recover, so many of our legislators are looking for new ways to encourage business and job creation. While government itself cannot create private sector jobs, unless it is a government position, the only direct action
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Compromise Struck on Redistricting Plan
After three days of hard work reassessing the General Assembly’s original redistricting plan that was vetoed by Governor Bob McDonnell, the legislators have reached an agreement. HB
Virginia’s R&D Strategy
Virginia will now join 38 other states that offer research and development tax credits as part of their economic development strategies thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Herring, D-Loudoun, and
Plastic v. Reusable Bags
Many Americans are trying to do their part to protect the environment whether that means recycling, driving hybrid cars, using environmentally friendly household products, or asking their power company to find ways to incorporate renewable energy sources. It
Virginia’s Bipartisan Transportation Plan
For years the General Assembly has been working to develop a plan to solve the ongoing transportation problems that Virginia has been facing. There have been a number of
Clearing The Way For Renewable Energy In Virginia
SB 862, proposed by Senator Frank Wagner, R-Virginia Beach, would ensure the uniformity of ordinances regulating renewable energy sources throughout Virginia. Currently, due to expensive, time-consuming, and inconsistent ordinances, renewable energy projects are














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