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- January 17, 2019
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Speaker Cox Reaffirms Virginia’s Commitment to Veterans During Policy Roundtable

Cox met with leaders from the American Legion and the Joint Leadership Council of Veteran Services Organizations to listen to concerns and discuss seven priority recommendations from the JLC intended to benefit Virginia’s veterans.

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- January 16, 2019
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Republicans Hold Strong Fundraising Lead Over Democrats in Year-End Reports

House Republicans outraised Democrats by $1.8 million and have $2.2 million more in the bank. GOP leaders say they’re well-positioned for November.

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- January 15, 2019
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Democratic Leader Filler-Corn Wrongly Claims Gov. Northam’s Budget Isn’t Built on Higher Taxes

Democratic Leader Filler-Corn wrongly claimed Governor Northam’s budget wasn’t paid for with $1.2 billion in higher taxes on 600,000 middle class Virginians. The Richmond Times-Dispatch’s editorial board disagreed — strongly.

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- January 15, 2019
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House GOP Unifies Behind Hugo’s Tax Relief Bill, Against Northam’s Tax Hike

House Republicans announced a unified front behind a plan offering tax relief to 2.7 million low and middle income Virginians. The House GOP plan blocks Governor Northam’s “hidden tax increase” on 600,000 middle class taxpayers.

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- January 15, 2019
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GOP’s Thomas Introduces Bill Lifting Age Cap for Autism Insurance Coverage

Del. Bob Thomas’ bill would eliminate the age cap for coverage of ASD by health insurance plans. Current law requires coverage from ages two through ten. Thomas says its time for families to have access to life-changing treatments.

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The Republican Standard
- January 11, 2019
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Speaker Cox Pitches “Education Partnerships” to Help Students Prepare for Workforce, Reduce Tuition Costs

Speaker Cox, who taught school for 30 years, wants to expand partnership and work-study opportunities for graduates of Virginia colleges and universities with a program designed to align curricula with in-demand, high-paying jobs. The bill addresses access and tuition affordability for students preparing for the careers of tomorrow.

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- January 8, 2019
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GOP’s Kilgore Says Northam’s Gun Control Bills ‘Dead on Arrival’

The Republican lawmaker from Southwest, who supports the Second Amendment, said Governor Northam’s gun control bills were “dead on arrival” and did not expect any of them to advance to the House floor.

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The Republican Standard
- December 18, 2018
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Gov. Northam Proposes Spending Hike, $1.2 Billion in Higher Taxes on Middle Class

The $2.2 billion increase locks in $1.6 billion in recurring spending commitments, paid for by $1.2 billion in higher taxes on 600,000 middle class families. Republican leaders vowed to oppose it.

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- September 13, 2018
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Partisan Politics Is The Name Of The Game In Virginia’s Redistricting Fight

False claims of stalling in the courts, false claims of stalling politically, false claims of protecting racial gerrymandering, and the refusal of Democrats to unveil the mysterious map maker are all leading to the frustration of Republicans in the House of Delegates in dealing with redistricting.

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The Republican Standard
- September 11, 2018
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JLARC Analysis Finds Democratic Political Bias Within Department Of Elections Under Former Governor McAuliffe

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“If there’s any group that has to have integrity, if there’s any group that has to be nonbiased, it’s got to be this group,” Speaker of the House of Delegates Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) said following the revelation from the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission on the Virginia Department of Elections.

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