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- April 10, 2019
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SCOTUS Ruling On Right-To-Work Shows Nearly All Workers Choose Not To Unionize

The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME shows that right-to-work laws are not inherently union busting, but create an atmosphere wherein a union does not have to exist when workers are given freedom of choice. 

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The Republican Standard
- February 13, 2019
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In Leaked Email, Democratic Caucus Told Lawmakers to Dodge Questions on Fairfax Assault Allegations

Democratic lawmakers were advised to avoid answering direct questions about sexual assault allegations against Justin Fairfax, and whether they believe his accusers, according to an email leaked by a Democratic legislator to the New York Times.

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The Republican Standard
- February 4, 2019
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34 Democrats Vote Down Republican-Led Emergency Tax Relief

As Republicans remain unified behind tax relief, Democrats remain committed to emptying the pockets of middle-class Virginians.

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The Republican Standard
- February 3, 2019
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List of Lawmakers Sponsoring Tran’s Controversial Abortion-Until-Birth Bill

54% of Democratic lawmakers sponsored Kathy Tran’s late term abortion bill, in addition to Governor Ralph Northam, Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax, and Attorney General Mark Herring. The bill is supported by a majority of Virginia Democrats. Here’s the list.

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The Republican Standard
- January 16, 2019
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Giant Grocery Stores Roll out Robot Assistants as Va. Lawmakers Debate Right to Work, Minimum Wage Hike

Giant Food is introducing labor-saving robots to all 172 grocery stores, as Virginia lawmakers consider bills repealing the state’s Right to Work law and doubling the minimum wage. Should lawmakers raise labor costs, more stores could invest further in automation and artificial intelligence.

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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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The Republican Standard
- 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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The Republican Standard
- January 4, 2019
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Democratic Lawmaker Touts Threat of Teachers Going on Strike

Union-friendly “Democratic socialist” Lee Carter said he hopes the threat of unions closing down schools will lead to more spending. Carter, who also introduced a bill repealing Virginia’s Right to Work law, authored legislation allowing government employees to strike and walk off the job.

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The Republican Standard
- December 30, 2018
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Lawmaker Files Bill to Repeal Virginia’s Right to Work Law

Legislators will vote on repealing Right to Work during the 2019 session, beginning next month. Carter’s bill is one of several union-friendly measures lawmakers will consider.

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The Republican Standard
- December 29, 2018
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Repeal of Va. Right to Work Law Threatens Pay of Seasonal Workers

A seasonal worker’s $500 paycheck was reduced to $14.52 after mandatory union dues deductions in a non-Right to Work state. Seasonal employees in Virginia would face the same predicament, if Democrats succeed in repealing Virginia’s Right to Work law.

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