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A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 869/Sb 274, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Ashley Chapman, Ida Jones, Donald Knight, Susan Laywer Mills
A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 869/Sb 274, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Ashley Chapman, Ida Jones, Donald Knight, Susan Laywer Mills
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
Virginia is growing. Between 1990 and 2000, Virginia’s population rose by over 14% - the largest population growth experienced by the state in a single decade (Pollard, 2007). And the state continues to grow. It has been estimated that by 2030, Virginia’s total population may exceed 9.8 million people (Pollard, 2007). Along with population growth, land development has increased which in turn affects transportation, housing and job placement across the Commonwealth. In fact, in many parts of the state, development has outpaced population growth. According to Pollard, “If current patterns continue, Virginia will develop more land in the next 40 …
A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 9, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Olutosin Burrell, Dawn Lawson, Robert Mayfield, Ladonna Sanders
A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 9, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Olutosin Burrell, Dawn Lawson, Robert Mayfield, Ladonna Sanders
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
House Bill 9 was introduced by Delegate Mark L. Cole (R – House District 88 – Fredericksburg) as chief patron with support from co-patron Delegate Charles D. Poindexter (R – House District 9 – Glade Hill). The bill states that a voter who is unable to present one of the forms of ID may sign a sworn statement that he/she is the named registered voter he/she claims to be and then be allowed to vote a provisional ballot. The current law allows such a voter to cast an official ballot rather than a provisional one after signing such statement. We …
A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 1075/Sb 201, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Patrice Banks, Cydny Neville, Sookyung Oh, Keith Rogers Jr.
A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 1075/Sb 201, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Patrice Banks, Cydny Neville, Sookyung Oh, Keith Rogers Jr.
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
The economic and social consequences of untreated (or under-treated) substance abuse among minors are significant. This report provides a racial impact analysis of HB 1075/SB 201, legislation approved in the 2012 General Assembly session that seeks to improve access and use of substance and alcohol services by minors. In short, this policy could go a long way to ensure that families are properly educated about these life-changing (and life-saving) programs; however our analysis raises concerns related to cultural competency that may serve to undermine the legislation’s goal. Virginia is incredibly diverse and its communities vary widely with its assets and …
A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 462, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Daphne Bryan, William Randolph, Tarvaris Mccoy
A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 462, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Daphne Bryan, William Randolph, Tarvaris Mccoy
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
The adoption of House Bill 462 into law brings forth questions about the probable impact on the physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being of the women in Virginia. In particular, analysis of its effect on the minority and underserved female population is required. Understanding the origin of this new legislation and the thinking behind its proposal and subsequent adoption dictates an endeavor into the backgrounds and intended goals of its sponsors and supporters. Proponents of HB 462 were unresponsive to requests for an interview to expound on their perspective about the importance of the legislation. This precipitated the use of …