We just adjourned the 2016 legislative session of the Virginia General Assembly with approval of a bipartisan two-year Virginia state budget. The good news: The budget is balanced, cautious, sensible, and doesn't increase taxes or fees

This bill changes the current Virginia law, which requires an appraiser to personally inspect a damaged vehicle before creating an estimate, to allow insurance companies to make decisions based on photos.

Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson reminds western Prince William County residents that the first State Corporation Commission (SCC) Local Hearings for the Dominion power line and substation are this week. "Please consider attending one of the SCC hearings and/or emailing or mailing your comments. We need to make sure our voices are heard." Lawson said.

Virginia has joined the amicus brief urging the US Supreme Court to protect women's access to contraception under the Affordable Care Act, according to an announcement from Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring.

Virginia Department of Transportation advises delaying travel this morning, until pavement temperatures rise and create better driving conditions. Crews continue treating roads glazed by overnight freezing rain, and as of 5:30 a.m., roads in northern Virginia range from wet, to slushy, to ice-covered, but all pavement has the potential to be slick and dangerous.

Virginia Department of Transportation asks drivers to plan now for their commutes Tuesday, as several inches of snow are forecast to impact both the morning and evening rush hours in northern Virginia. Drivers are asked to monitor forecasts for changes or heavier weather bands that may impact their schedule, and to plan accordingly to telework, delay commutes or allow extra time for a slow and cautious trip.

Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the northern portion of the I-395 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during overnight hours beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 3-4. The closures are needed for crews to inspect and assess roadway and sign conditions as part of preliminary work related to the future extension of the I-395 Express Lanes.

The recent recalibration of the minimum passing score on the GED high school equivalency examination from 150 to 145 resulted in good news for 647 Virginia adult learners who took the test between Jan. 1, 2014, and when the change was announced Jan. 26.