Bills targeting VMI governance gain traction in General Assembly

Legislation aimed at reshaping Virginia Military Institute’s governance, policies and oversight is gaining momentum, after a House subcommittee last week advanced a bill that could directly affect the state-funded military college’s finances.

The bill would create a task force that, in part, would recommend whether VMI should continue receiving public funds as a state-sponsored institution, amid lawmakers’ concerns about discrimination and institutional culture.

Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, said an investigation is warranted because VMI’s …