Virginia Senate passes bill requiring both virtual and in-person school . (Source: Live 5/File) By Associated Press | February 2, 2021 at 5:57 PM EST - Updated February 2 at 7:26 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) The Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would require every local school division to make both virtual and in-person learning available to students.
The measure was sponsored by Republican Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, who is a doctor. It advanced on a 26-13 bipartisan vote.
One senator who spoke in favor of the bill called it the most important measure the chamber would vote on this year.
The measure’s chances in the state House are less certain. At least one similar but more narrow bill failed during last year’s special legislative session.
“They [inmates] will dwell in our penitentiaries until the very last breath that they take it is fair and just but is also fair for the victims, as well,” Mr. Stanley said.
In addition to ending the death penalty, Mr. Surovell’s bill would commute the death sentences for the only two men currently on death row for capital murder Anthony Juniper and Thomas Porter to life in prison.
Christopher Newport University released a survey Tuesday that found 56% of registered Virginia voters support repealing the death penalty.
The data showed that support abolishing capital punishment fell along party lines, with 74% of Democrats backing the proposal and 64% of Republicans opposing it.
The chamber passed the bill, which would require every local school division to make both virtual and in-person learning available to students. But the measure’s chances in the state House are less certain.
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