Page 17 - லூக் டோரியன் News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Stay updated with breaking news from லூக் டோரியன். Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Top News In லூக் டோரியன் Today - Breaking & Trending Today

Virginia Democrats Pass Slew of New Laws As Session Ends


The Virginia State Capitol at night. (Photo: Craig Carper/VPM News)
Ben Paviour and Roberto Roldan reported this story.
The General Assembly wrapped up its 2021 session on Saturday after lawmakers passed major legislation on marijuana legalization, criminal justice reform, and COVID-19.
For a second year, Virginia Democrats used majorities in the House and Senate to push their top priorities. They advanced “first-in-the-South” legislation that would ban the death penalty, create a Virginia Voting Rights Act, and declare racism a public health crisis. Lawmakers moved to allow people to expunge criminal records and expand access to absentee voting. 
Virginia State Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton), left, delivers the morning prayer as Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) looks on during the Senate session at the Science Museum in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ....

United States , Steve Helber , Jennifer Mcclelland Richmond , Lamont Bagbyd Henrico , Roberto Roldan , Craig Carper , Siobhan Dunnavantr Henrico , Mark Herring , Alex Scribner , Ralph Northam , Brian Moran , Mamie Locked Hampton , Centers For Disease , Science Museum In Richmond , Science Museum , Ben Paviour , General Assembly , Virginia Democrats , Virginia Voting Rights , Virginia State Capitol , Virginia State , Mamie Locke , Louise Lucas , Virginia Secretary , Public Safety , House Democratic Majority ,