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January 10, 2019

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After 47 years, Virginia lawmakers take first step toward ratifying Equal Rights Amendment

Thursday, Jan 10

If the General Assembly passes the resolution, Virginia would be the key 38th state to ratify the ERA. That could make it part of the U.S. Constitution — but hurdles remain.

From 1619 to 2019: Virginia lawmakers back in session, 4 centuries after first meeting

Lawmakers will have thousands of bills to consider during the 46-day session in Richmond. The central debate: what to do about a possible $1.2 billion windfall to state coffers.

And they're off: Hampton council approves off-track betting facility

Hampton City Council Wednesday evening approved a use permit, plus an amendment for extended hours, to allow Colonial Downs Group to build a satellite wagering facility, dubbed Rosie’s Gaming Emporium.

Hampton Roads lawmaker proposes legalizing marijuana in Virginia

Del. Steve Heretick is not the only one seeking changes to the state's rules governing marijuana and hemp products — other bills at the session would similarly decriminalize simple possession.

New military crimes in 2019: Domestic violence, same-sex affairs, cyberstalking

Congress passed its most sweeping reforms to the Uniform Code of Military Justice in decades in 2016, but it didn't take effect until Jan. 1 of this year.