Affordable, Assisted Living Negotiations Bill Clears House

Legislation that would allow localities to negotiate for affordable rental units during the review of special exception applications for assisted living facilities received approval by the House of Delegates on Thursday afternoon. The bill, introduced by Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27), only applies to localities with affordable housing programs, of which Virginia currently has seven, including Loudoun. […]

Reaser’s Education Bills Make it to House

Three education bills proposed by Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27) made it to the full House of Delegates for consideration this week after being approved by committees. They concern teacher contracts, English learner funding, and teacher training. The first, which would change the state funding formula for English learner students, cleared the House Appropriations Committee on […]