More than 3.5 million people in the United States are affected by autism spectrum disorder. After finishing high school, many of them don’t receive the resources they need to succeed in college or the workforce.

RICHMOND - Both houses of the General Assembly unanimously passed legislation that would protect the right of mothers to breast-feed in public.

RICHMOND — Both houses of the General Assembly unanimously passed legislation  that would protect the right of mothers to breast-feed in public.

Undaunted by opposition in the House of Delegates, Sen. Donald McEachin, D-Richmond, says he will be back next year with another bill to prevent discrimination in the government

By Meghan Gaffney Capital News Service RICHMOND, Virginia - Last summer, Kate Noon, a mother of two in Richmond, read a news article about Virginia's dubious distinction as a state where women don't have the…

Two moms are at the heart of changes to Virginia's breast-feed in public laws. Last summer, Kate Noon, a mother of two in Richmond, read a news article about Virginia's dubious distinction as a state where women don't have the right to breast-feed their children in public.

Mothers across Virginia can rejoice now that both houses of the General Assembly have unanimously passed legislation that would protect the right of mothers to breast-feed in public.

RICHMOND - The House of Delegates on Monday unanimously approved a constitutional amendment authorizing property tax exemptions for individuals if their spouse died in the line of duty. HJ 597, proposed by Del. Tim Hugo, R-Centreville, now moves to the Senate for consideration. To become law, the amendment must be approved by the General Assembly...

RICHMOND, Va. - Women across Virginia can rejoice now that both houses of the General Assembly have unanimously passed legislation that would protect the right of mothers to breast-feed in public. "Thank you so much, Senator Wexton, for being a critical force in moving this common-sense legislation forward into a law that will support and protect women, children, and families across the Commonwealth," one woman wrote on Sen.

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WYDaily.com is your source for free news and information in Williamsburg, James City & York Counties. RICHMOND - By one vote, the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee has approved a bill that prohibits discrimination in public employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

By Kathryn Watson | Watchdog.org, Virginia Bureau Virginia State Sen. Chap Petersen is trying to solidify some rights for homeowners against HOAs. ALEXANDRIA, Va. - As more and more Americans live in close neighborhood quarters, there's a new sheriff in town - your local homeowner association.

WYDaily.com is your source for free news and information in Williamsburg, James City & York Counties. RICHMOND - The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would make extorting individuals by publishing their arrest records and photos online a Class 1 misdemeanor.

RICHMOND - The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would make extorting individuals by publishing their arrest records and photos online a Class 1 misdemeanor. Senators voted 40-0 Tuesday in favor of the measure and sent it to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 720, sponsored by Sen.