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- January 25, 2019
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Delegates Garrett, Byron Propose Ban on Taxpayer Funding of Abortion in Virginia

The one-two legislative strategy by Delegates Scott Garrett and Kathy Byron would prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion providers in this year’s budget and begin working towards prohibiting it in Virginia’s constitution. The move comes as Governor Northam and Democratic lawmakers proposed a sweeping repeal of abortion restrictions, including on late term abortions in the third trimester.

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The Republican Standard
- January 24, 2019
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Bill to Verify Voter Citizenship Advances out of Committee

Peake’s bill would use electronic databases maintained by the federal government to verify the citizenship of Virginia voters. He says it is a “common sense” measure to fight voter fraud which should be adopted, given the ease with which technology can verify citizenship.

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The Republican Standard
- January 22, 2019
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As Voter ID Repeal Considered, One Lawmaker Wants Stricter Photo ID Requirements for Pawn Shops

As Governor Northam and his legislative allies consider repealing Virginia’s voter ID requirement, favored by nearly four in five voters, one Democratic lawmaker is proposing tougher identification requirements for pawnbrokers.

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The Republican Standard
- January 21, 2019
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Gov. Northam’s Gun Control Push Hits Brick Wall in Republican-Led House

Fourteen gun control bills were defeated by Virginia House Republicans, leaving four remaining. While gun rights supporters said Governor Northam’s agenda appeared dead for the year, they warned these bills represented a wishlist by gun control proponents which could pass if Republicans lose the House and Senate this November.

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The Republican Standard
- January 21, 2019
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Voter ID Laws Remain Widely Popular As Governor Northam Seeks Repeal

“Republicans have won the ‘framing war’ over voter ID, largely neutralizing the Democratic voter suppression frame, even among average Democrats,” a 2017 study shows.

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The Republican Standard
- January 18, 2019
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Will The Commonwealth Continue To Evade The Natural Right Of Religious Freedom?

“We are free to declare, and do declare that the rights hereby asserted, are of the natural rights of mankind, and that if any act shall be hereafter passed to repeal the present or to narrow its operation, such act will be an infringement of natural right,” said Thomas Jefferson regarding any enacted premise that would strip Virginians, and indeed Americans, of their religious liberty.

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The Republican Standard
- January 18, 2019
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Third Trimester Late Term Abortion Bill Backed by Northam, Fairfax, Herring, Democratic Legislators

Democratic leaders backed legislation repealing restrictions on third trimester late term abortions, repealing clinic health and safety standards, and eliminating informed consent requirements, among other provisions. They noted the measures were unlikely to pass in 2019, but vowed to enact them if Democrats take the Virginia House and Senate in November’s elections.

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The Republican Standard
- 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 11, 2019
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Democratic Bill Eliminates Restrictions on Late Term Abortions

The bill allows outpatient late term abortions, repeals informed consent and abdominal ultrasound requirements, eliminates the 24 hour waiting period, allows abortionists to self-certify third trimester abortions, and exempts abortion clinics from health and safety standards.

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