Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:43:43 GMT
Powhatan, VA—Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. A group of women in Powhatan decided to take matters into their own hands, and are pitching inMore >>
Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. A group of women in Powhatan decided to take matters into their own hands, and are pitching in to help in the best way they can...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:53:13 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—Memorial Day is less than a week away, and lots of stores are dishing out sales—8News Anchor Amie McLain explains how you can find the most bang for your buck. This Memorial Day weekend, consumerMore >>
Memorial Day is less than a week away, and lots of stores are dishing out sales—8News Anchor Amie McLain explains how you can find the most bang for your buck...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:38:54 GMT
Richmond, VA—Many Americans are tightening their budgets; but even with the rising cost of raising a family, a local pharmacy believes health should not be sacrificed and is taking unusual action to promoteMore >>
Many Americans are tightening their budgets; but even with the rising cost of raising a family, a local pharmacy believes health should not be sacrificed and is taking unusual action to promote the benefits of vitamins...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:31:55 GMT
Richmond, VA—As 8News continues its investigation into the allegations against The ROC Church pastor Geronimo Aguilar who is accused of having sex with minors in Texas, another woman has come forward with allegationsMore >>
8News has learned that Texas authorities confirm Geronimo Aguilar is in custody, after surrendering without incident at his home in Richmond Tuesday afternoon. Two warrants had been issued for Aguilar's arrest earlier in the week...More >>
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Senate has passed a measure to prohibit state government from discriminating against employees because of their sexual orientation.
The bill passed out of the Senate on a 24-16 vote Friday. The move was applauded by Equality Virginia, a gay-rights organization. U.S. Sen. and former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner also commended the move.
The proposal has won Senate approval in previous years but has never made it through the Republican-controlled House of Delegates.
Previous efforts were sparked by Gov. Bob McDonnell, when he omitted gays from a 2010 executive order banning workplace discrimination. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli later declared that there is no legal ground for protecting gays from discrimination until the General Assembly enacts such a law.
McDonnell later said he would not tolerate any discrimination in state government.
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