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Virginia General Assembly

The Virginia General Assembly consists of the House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia. The present state Constitution, adopted in 1970, provides that the House of Delegates shall consist of 90 to 100 members and the Senate shall consist of 33 to 40 members. All members of the General Assembly are elected by qualified voters within their respective House and Senate districts. The terms of office are two years for members of the House and four years for members of the Senate. Members may not hold any other public office during their term of office. The General Assembly's chief responsibilities are to represent citizens in the formulation of public policy, enact laws of the Commonwea...  Show more »
The Virginia General Assembly consists of the House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia. The present state Constitution, adopted in 1970, provides that the House of Delegates shall consist of 90 to 100 members and the Senate shall consist of 33 to 40 members. All members of the General Assembly are elected by qualified voters within their respective House and Senate districts. The terms of office are two years for members of the House and four years for members of the Senate. Members may not hold any other public office during their term of office. The General Assembly's chief responsibilities are to represent citizens in the formulation of public policy, enact laws of the Commonwealth, approve the budget, levy taxes, elect judges and confirm appointments by the Governor.  « Show less

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    May 17, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Law Enforcement Officers Remembered

    They put their lives on the line everytime they patrol our streets,and some have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Today fallen law enforcement officers from across our area were remembered during a  memorial service at  First Christian Church in Salem. There were heartfelt testimonies, uplifting speeches and salutes.
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    They put their lives on the line everytime they patrol our streets,and some have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Today fallen law enforcement officers from across our area were remembered during a  memorial service at  First Christian Church in Salem....

    Tags: Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Human Interest

    2. May 17, 2012 |Story| Daily Press

  2. History of the city of Williamsburg

    Williamsburg is one of America?s first planned cities, laid out more than 300 years ago under Gov. Francis Nicholson. The design of this ?new and well-ordered city? covering 220 acres reflected its eminence on the continent as the capital of the largest and most populous of the 13 colonies in the New World.
    Williamsburg is one of America?s first planned cities, laid out more than 300 years ago under Gov. Francis Nicholson. The design of this ?new and well-ordered city? covering 220 acres reflected its eminence on the continent as the capital of the largest...

    Tags: Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Executive Branch, Colonial Williamsburg, Government, Politics

    3. May 9, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  3. Primary day in W.Va., is a banner day for Faircloths

    If Larry W. Faircloth wins a seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates in November he’ll follow a path set by his father, Larry V. Faircloth, who served in the House for nearly a quarter of a century.
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    If Larry W. Faircloth wins a seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates in November he’ll follow a path set by his father, Larry V. Faircloth, who served in the House for nearly a quarter of a century. The son, Larry W. Faircloth, 41, of Inwood,...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Voting, Politics, Elections

    4. May 11, 2012 |Story| Daily Press

  4. Mental health advocates oppose proposed restriction on drugs for Medicaid patients/Monday vote

    Eight Virginia health groups, from pediatricans to the Virginia chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are urging the&nbsp; General Assembly to reject the governor&rsquo;s amendment restricting access to psychiatric medications for those on Medicaid.<strong></strong>
    Eight Virginia health groups, from pediatricans to the Virginia chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are urging the  General Assembly to reject the governor’s amendment restricting access to psychiatric medications for those on...

    Tags: Medical Research, Executive Branch, Health, Regional Authority, Psychiatry

    5. Apr 28, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Republican candidates for U.S. Senate debate in Roanoke

    Roanoke was the setting Saturday for the first of three debates for a statewide election.
    Roanoke was the setting Saturday for the first of three debates for a statewide election. The Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate went head to head Saturday afternoon at the Sheraton. Four candidates are vying for the republican nomination for the...

    Tags: U.S. Senate, George Allen, Tea Party Movement, Political Candidates, Politics

    6. Apr 30, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. Business owner vying for seat in W.Va. House of Delegates

    Business owner Gary Kelley is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in the 60th District.
    Business owner Gary Kelley is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in the 60th District. Kelley, who owns Kelley All-State Insurance agencies in Martinsburg, Hagerstown and Frederick, Md., and is an active member of the  community, said he...

    Tags: Business, Media Industry, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation

    7. Apr 30, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  7. Retired speech pathologist and audiologist sets sights on 63rd District seat

    Pam Brush is seeking the 63rd District seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
    Pam Brush is seeking the 63rd District seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates. The 63rd District was carved out of the current 55th District represented by Del. John Overington and three precincts of the 56th District represented by Del. Eric...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Pathology, Scrabble (game), Separation of Church and State, Health

    8. Apr 13, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Arizona passes law restricting abortion

    LAS VEGAS &mdash; Following a national trend of new get-tough abortion legislation, Arizona has passed a law that severely restricts the procedure, banning most abortions after 20 weeks &mdash; setting the stage for another showdown between social conservatives and women's rights groups.
    LAS VEGAS — Following a national trend of new get-tough abortion legislation, Arizona has passed a law that severely restricts the procedure, banning most abortions after 20 weeks — setting the stage for another showdown between social...

    Tags: Laws, Executive Branch, Health, Regional Authority, Feminism

    9. Apr 17, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Lawrence looks to continue work in W.Va. House of Delegates

    <em><strong>Editor&rsquo;s note:</strong> This is another in a series of Eastern Panhandle candidate previews that The Herald-Mail has been running over the next several months. The announcements also will be posted on our website, www.herald-mail.com, through the West Virginia primary on May 8. </em>
    Editor’s note: This is another in a series of Eastern Panhandle candidate previews that The Herald-Mail has been running over the next several months. The announcements also will be posted on our website, www.herald-mail.com, through the West...

    Tags: The Herald-Mail, Primaries, Politics, Elections, Abusive Behavior

    10. Apr 19, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. W.Va. 67th District candidate: Our No. 1 priority must be to improve our state economy

    <strong>Editor&rsquo;s note:</strong> <em>This is another in a series of Eastern Panhandle candidate previews that The Herald-Mail has run over the last several months. The announcements also will be posted on our website, <a href=&quot;http://www.herald-mail.com" target="_blank">www.herald-mail.com,</a> through the West Virginia primary on May 8. </em>
    Editor’s note: This is another in a series of Eastern Panhandle candidate previews that The Herald-Mail has run over the last several months. The announcements also will be posted on our website, www.herald-mail.com, through the West Virginia...

    Tags: The Herald-Mail, Republican Party, Tea Party Movement, Politics, Elections

    11. Feb 25, 2012 |Story| WTVR-LTV

  11. Vogel strikes down ultrasound, ducks interview with CBS 6

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - Friday witnessed the latest twist in a series of dramatic turns regarding controversial social legislation currently under consideration in the Virginia General Assembly.</span>
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    RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - Friday witnessed the latest twist in a series of dramatic turns regarding controversial social legislation currently under consideration in the Virginia General Assembly. Jill Vogel, R-Winchester, offered a motion Friday...

    Tags: Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (tv program), Labor Disputes, CBS Corp., Executive Branch, Regional Authority

    12. Feb 25, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Virginia lawmaker jokes about impact of ultrasound debate

    Controversial ultrasound legislation brought hundreds of protestors to Capitol Square, and focused national attention on the Virginia General Assembly.&nbsp; Friday afternoon, Delegate Dave Albo (R) Fairfax, told his colleagues how the debate also ruined a night of romance.
    Controversial ultrasound legislation brought hundreds of protestors to Capitol Square, and focused national attention on the Virginia General Assembly.  Friday afternoon, Delegate Dave Albo (R) Fairfax, told his colleagues how the debate also ruined a...

    Tags: U.S. Senate, Alexandria (Alexandria, Virginia), Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia)

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