Travis Hackworth wins special election for Southwest Virginia state Senate seat roanoke.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from roanoke.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Virginia utility monopolies donated over $1.2 million to deciding SenatorsÂ
Richmond â In a chaotic and abbreviated meeting, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee failed to advance a suite of electricity rate reform bills that would have strengthened consumer protection measures for all utility customers and prevented Dominion Energy from pocketing overcharges from its customers. Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company have contributed over $1.2 million to the eight Senators who voted against a bill introduced by Delegate Dan Helmer (Fairfax) that would have allowed the State Corporation Commission to adjust future rates up or down to reflect a utilityâs cost of service and rate of return.Â
A bill that would abolish the death penalty in Virginia cleared a hurdle in the state Senate on Tuesday and is poised for a final vote later this week.
Virginia Senate advances death penalty abolition bill for final vote (Source: wvir) By Associated Press | February 2, 2021 at 7:50 PM EST - Updated February 2 at 9:06 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) A bill that would abolish the death penalty in Virginia cleared a hurdle in the state Senate on Tuesday and is poised for a final vote later this week.
The Democrat-controlled chamber voted to advance the measure for a third and final reading, likely Wednesday, after rejecting a Republican senator’s proposed changes to the bill that would have significantly altered it.
Senate Minority Leader Tommy Norment sought to recast the bill in a way that would not abolish the death penalty entirely but would reduce its scope. His proposals were defeated.
News to Know for Feb. 3: Two shot in Petersburg; Vaccines improving in Va.; Light snow shower possible (Source: WTVM) By Adrianna Hargrove | February 3, 2021 at 7:02 AM EST - Updated February 3 at 7:02 AM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Take a look at our top headlines before you head out the door.
You Might See Snow Flurries ❄️
A Few snow flurries are possible early today, then it’ll be dry and seasonable until Friday morning when rain arrives.
A light snow shower possible early, mainly east of RIC otherwise cloudy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s.
Wednesday Forecast: The sun comes back out for a couple of days