General Assembly bills banning personal use, enabling public financing advance.

Despite pause on federal funding freeze, centers unable to access grants

Agents would only be allowed access to schools when legally required

VanValkenburg’s proposal targets historic horse racing revenue.

Public meeting highlights around Central Virginia for the week beginning Feb. 3.

Some federal offices and agencies experienced the same in 2019.

The White House said the action was needed to protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other national security threats, and said the countries lacked screening and vetting capabilities.

In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs.

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the government to immediately halt deportation proceedings against the wife and five children of a man charged in the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, responding to what the judge called an urgent situation to ensure the protection of the family's constitutional rights.

A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless.

The Trump administration has tried firing people, dismantling agencies and inviting people to quit. Lawsuits have blocked some of those efforts.