Goodlatte’s Music Modernization Act To Revolutionize Streaming Industry
Congress will take up a bill later this week from Republican Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) that will revolutionize the music industry and how the makers of music are paid and compensated. Called the Music Modernization Act, it would benefit songwriters and producers that are currently subject to a system over 100 years old.
Glenn Davis Decides Against Running For Virginia Beach Mayor
Following the resignation of Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms, Delegate Glenn Davis (R-Virginia Beach) said he was considering running for the empty seat in Virginia’s most-populous city. However, he has just decided against the move, citing protecting the one-seat majority Republicans hold in the House of Delegates.
Northam Signs Bills Thwarting NextGen America’s Shady FOIA Tactics
Democrats were in hot water over a clandestine political operation undertaken in Virginia prior to last year’s election. After it was found that a PAC called NextGen America was working to bolster liberals by filing FOIAs to secure the phone numbers of voters, Governor Northam signed two bill prohibiting the action.