Join the Conversation That Matters! Diverse Engagement presents a Virtual Town Hall on *Redistricting & Black Representation* This important discussion brings together community leaders and experts to break down how redistricting impacts representation, policy, and your voice. Featuring: Hon. Aijalon “A.C.” CordozaTavorise K. Marks, M.A.Phillip E. Thompson, Esq.Rev. Dr. Karl E. Brower Hosted by: Miss […]
Parents in Virginia could soon get help with finding affordable childcare. State lawmakers have passed several bills, including HB18/SB3 aimed at making childcare more accessible. The program will provide incentives for employers to contribute to childcare costs by giving tax credits or offering their own options. Governor Spanberger has signed the bill into law, however, […]
Virginia is considering changes to divorce legislation. State officials say the General Assembly will evaluate adjustments to the waiting period for no-fault divorce filings. Currently, couples must live separately for one year before filing. New legislation set to take effect July 1 would allow couples to file for a “bed and board” divorce the same […]
The 2026 General Assembly Session ended on March 14, 2026 and from there Governor Spanberger had until 11:59PM on April 13, 2026 to sign or vetoes bills. Governor Spanberger is sending a few bills back to the General Assembly for further consideration. Spanberger amended several bills before Monday’s signing deadline to include the “big one” […]
Miss Community Clovia and Project Give Back To Community will host a Barbershop Talk on Gun Legislation. They want to hear from both sides. On Tuesday, July 9, 2019 is when the Virginia General Assembly Special Session convenes at 12 pm. Lawmakers in the House and Senate will vote from the floor on common sense […]
Ending Driver’s License suspensions for unpaid court costs and fines will go into effect on Monday July 1, 2019. Check your eligibility at dmvNOW.com/fac Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed hundreds of bills into law during the 2019 General Assembly Session. In fact, Governor Northam’s budget amendment included the reinstatement of suspended driver’s licenses for […]
Clovia Lawrence of Radio One Richmond attended the press conference on the steps of Richmond City Hall ahead of the General Assembly special session on July 9, 2019. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney wants to ban guns in municipal buildings and parks. Stoney introduced an ordinance yesterday following the murders of 12 individuals in Virginia Beach […]
I’m Clovia “Community Clo’ Lawrence and here’s a quick rundown of who has the power to enact laws when it comes to medicaid expansion, reinstating parole, fair housing, educational resources and more. The lawmaking body consist of members in the Virginia General Assembly. The Virginia General Assembly race is coming Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Seats […]
Virginia’s oldest lawmaking body, the General Assembly is considering holding public hearings into the sexual allegations against Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax. CBS correspondent Gayle King recently interviewed both women who say Fairfax forced himself on them. Dr. Vanessa Tyson says he assaulted her during the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, and Meredith Watson says […]
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed a couple of bills relating to the child sex abuse scandal in the Catholic church. The bills he signed yesterday require religious officials to report suspected child abuse to law enforcement. However, there is an exemption where clergy members don’t have to report something if confidentiality is required, like […]
Lawmakers in the State Senate have voted and it could be illegal to drive while holding a cellphone in Virginia. State lawmakers recently passed hands-free driving bills in the House and Senate. It had been illegal to text or email while driving in Virginia, but police say that was hard to enforce because they had […]
The Virginia General Assembly is now in session over the course of 60-days and legislators from around the Commonwealth of Virginia are in Richmond. Senators and Delegates will represent you so check in on them by taking an active role in the legislative process. Some frequently asked questions “Who is my legislator?” “What bills are being introduced?” […]