Tag: state government
Democratic leaders vow to hang on to VA Senate and retake the House
Del. David Bulova, Sen. Jim Webb, and House of Delegates candidate Jack Dobbyn (42nd District) Sen. Jim Webb, Sen. Mark Warner, former Gov. Tim Kaine, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and just about every elected leader and candidate in the Annandale area—and some from other parts of Fairfax County—made an appearance at the Mason District Democratic Committee’s … Continued
Kory’s Report from Richmond: Student discipline reforms needed
By Kaye Kory This past Monday, the Washington Post’s editorial page weighed in on the topic of Miranda rights for children in schools. The editorial addressed the recent Supreme Court decision that requires police officers questioning students about potential criminal violations in a school setting to advise them that they do not have to answer … Continued
Kory’s Report from Richmond: Green jobs essential to Virginia’s prosperity
By Del. Kaye Kory As the Aug. 23 primary nears, campaign signs are cropping up across Northern Virginia, candidates are knocking on doors, and shiny direct mail pieces are showing up in mailboxes. Please check to see if there are contested races in your districts and remember to vote. Though national and international economic events … Continued
VA Senate to vote on bill requiring parent notification of school discipline violations
The Virginia Senate plans to vote on a bill introduced by Del. Kaye Kory to require the school principal to notify the parents of a student who violates a school board policy or the compulsory school attendance requirements when the violation is likely to result in the student’s suspension or the filing of a court petition. … Continued
Kory’s Report from Richmond: Progress possible but it’s all about gamesmanship
By Del. Kaye Kory Three weeks into the “short session” of the legislature, there are some indications of potential progress on challenges facing the Commonwealth—like transportation, higher education, and mental health funding. It helps that Virginia is relatively well positioned fiscally as a result of the painful cuts and “creative” budgetary accounting we indulged in … Continued
House bill to ban AP/IB fees dies in committee
Legislation sponsored by Del. Kaye Kory (D) to prohibit local school boards from charging fees to take Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests if the tests are required for course credit was defeated in the House Education Committee. Opponents of the measure expressed concerns about the cost. “I strongly believe that charging fees for AP … Continued