Public commenters urge removal of Virginia Israel Advisory Board as Rules subcommittee advances HB 932 Multiple public commenters told the Senate Rules subcommittee they want Article 10 (the Virginia Israel Advisory Board) removed from HB 932, calling it a taxpayer-funded vehicle for foreign commercial interests; the committee nonetheless voted to report HB 932 to Senate Finance (Ayes 9, No 4, 1 abstention).

Virginia activists are demanding the removal of a controversial advisory board that they claim prioritizes foreign interests over local businesses and taxpayer dollars.

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Subcommittee moves bill to add menopause, perimenopause protections to state anti-discrimination law The House General Laws subcommittee reported Senate Bill 258, which seeks to add menopause and perimenopause as protected conditions under the Virginia Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination in employment, public accommodations and government programs; the bill was supported by its patron, health advocates and a public commenter.

Virginia is taking a bold step to protect against discrimination by adding perimenopause to its anti-discrimination laws—are we finally recognizing the challenges women face?

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