A state senator wants part of a liquor law in the commonwealth deemed unconstitutional. State Senator Bill Stanley is challenging a 91-year-old Virginia law that requires restaurants serving mixed drinks to also serve a certain amount of food. The Cardinal News reports Stanley, known for his colorful legal career, argues that the law is unconstitutional and unfairly targets small businesses. Stanley's lawsuit, representing a Portsmouth restaurant, challenges the exemption granted to casinos from this ratio, claiming it violates equal rights.
Virginia joins other states in making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines.Preview: The CDC says a Virginian is one of 65 people in nine states affected by a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs. A recall was issued Friday for eggs produced by Milo's Poultry Farms. The outbreak has been linked to 65 cases of salmonella in nine states. Twenty-four people have been hospitalized so far, though no deaths have been reported.
It was a good weekend for Virginia colleges on the football field. Virginia Tech won its first game of the season, beating Marshall 31-14 in Blacksburg. UVA won its second-straight game, going on the road to beat Wake Forest 31-30. James Madison also picked up its second win of the season, beating Gardner-Webb 13-6 in Harrisonburg. Liberty also remained undefeated with a 30-24 road win over New Mexico State.