General Assembly
McDonnell Signs Virginia’s Transportation Bill
Gov. Bob McDonnell has scheduled a ceremonial signing for a signature legislative triumph.
Massive Campaign Finance Revamping Awaits Gov. O’Malley’s Pen
An extensive revamping of Maryland’s campaign finance laws is raising donation limits for individuals, while emphasizing disclosure and enabling the state elections board to fine violators.
GOP-Dominated Panels Kill Absentee-Voting Measures
Two Republican-dominated General Assembly panels have again killed efforts to allow no-excuses absentee voting in Virginia and join 34 states that allow early voting.
Cuccinelli Makes Human Trafficking Virginia’s Top Priority in 2013
Va. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli met with members of the General Assembly Tuesday in a bipartisan effort to promote new legislation to fight human trafficking.
Md. Court Upholds State Legislative Map
Maryland’s highest court has upheld the state’s legislative redistricting map for the General Assembly.
Foes Of Redistricting Map Nearing Petition Goal
Opponents of Maryland’s congressional redistricting map are getting close to the validated signatures needed to give voters a chance to reject the map in November.
Critics Of New Abortion Clinic Regulations Are Mobilizing And Speaking Out
Opponents of Virginia’s new abortion clinic regulations are taking their case to the state Board of Health.
Governor McDonnell Releases Vetoes, Amendments To Legislation
Gov. Bob McDonnell has vetoed at least seven bills passed by the 2012 General Assembly and amended dozens more.
Judge Dismisses Virginia Redistricting Suit
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the General Assembly’s authority to redraw its congressional districts a year late, something that was supposed to be done in 2011.
