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Summary of General Labor, Employment Law, & Health Insurance Issues,
Virginia General Assembly
This document summarizes key provisions related to health care, labor, and employment passed by the 2009 Virginia General Assembly. These provisions do not become law unless also signed by the Governor. Passed legislation varies from things like…
Tags: Bills, Document, Employment, Government document, Health care, Labor, Legislative, Legislative Branch, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 16: Role of Government in U.S. Economy, SOL 16a, SOL 16b, SOL 1a, SOL 1f, SOL 8: State and Local Government, SOL 8a, SOL 9: Public Policy, SOL 9c, Virginia General Assembly
Senate Joint Resolution No. 352 on Redistricting
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Creigh Deeds
Redistricting is a contentious issue in United States and Virginia politics. There is always the possibility that the majority party will redraw voting district lines so that they will be more likely to remain in political power. This amendment to…
Voters' Rights and Responsibilities,
Virginia State Board of Elections
Every Virginia voter has specific rights and responsibilities guaranteed by the state. These rights and responsibilities are posted on the walls surrounding all polling places during every election.
Why do citizens have "rights and…
Why do citizens have "rights and…
State Recognition of Indian Tribes,
Virginia Council on Indians
The Virginia Council on Indians is responsible for determining whether a tribe meets the criteria for state recognition. Currently, there are eight state-recognized tribes. Tribal recognition grants rights relating to self-government and financial…
Tags: American Indians, Bureaucracy, Citizens in Action, Document, Government document, Interest groups, Legislative Branch, Local issues, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 16: Role of Government in U.S. Economy, SOL 16d, SOL 19: Meaning of Citizenship, SOL 19a, SOL 19c, SOL 1a, SOL 1f, SOL 6: Elections, SOL 6h, SOL 8: State and Local Government, SOL 8d, SOL 8e, SOL 9: Public Policy, SOL 9b, SOL 9c