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- January 28, 2022
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Virginia Republicans See Possibilities With Marijuana Tax Revenue

Republicans in the House of Delegates have begun debating how to open the retail marijuana market, but there’s more than just talk emanating from Richmond. Lawmakers have introduced legislation intended to lower the tax rate on sales and dedicate some revenue to school construction. Virginia Mercury has more: But leadership in the chamber stressed that […]

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- December 15, 2021
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Youngkin Commended for Promise to Withdraw Virginia From Dangerous Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

While liberals find themselves predictably triggered, Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has earned widespread praise for announcing his plans to withdraw Virginia from a carbon pricing pact between our Commonwealth and 10 other states. The Competitive Enterprise Institute, in particular, heaped praise on the incoming governor: Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin announced his intention to withdraw the Commonwealth of […]

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- December 14, 2021
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Sophisticated Cyberattack Hits Virginia General Assembly

An “extremely sophisticated” ransomware attack has crippled the IT agency serving the Virginia General Assembly and shuttered the computer systems for Virginia’s legislative agencies. The cyberattack has left officials in Richmond scrambling. Gov. Northam has directed executive branch agencies to assist the IT agency, officially known as the Division of Legislative Automated Systems (DLAS). Ransomware […]

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- December 3, 2021
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Democrats’ Recount Fails – Republican Takeover Official

Democrats have failed to overturn one of the contested seats in the Virginia House of Delegates, making the Republican takeover of the state’s lower legislative chamber official. A three-judge panel in Virginia Beach confirmed the final tally between incumbent Alex Askew (D) and Karen Greenhalgh (R). Per WAVY: Greenhalgh was named the winner with a […]

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- December 1, 2021
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Will Youngkin Do What Only Gilmore Could?

Republican Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin has finally installed his transition team, and from the looks of it the list is a veritable who’s-who of Republican adults — a sign that Youngkin is going to prize stability over recklessness after eight long years of Democratic intransigence that has pushed Virginia to the utmost left of the political […]

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- November 22, 2021
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Democrat Denies Rumors That He’s Joining the Youngkin Administration

A longtime Democratic state senator has officially shot down rumors that he’s planning to retire and join the Youngkin administration. John Edwards (D-Roanoke) put the kibosh on any speculation when asked if he’d head to Richmond come January, simply saying “No, absolutely not, I can’t imagine they’d want me.” (Cardinal News) Edwards, 78, has represented […]

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- November 12, 2021
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Future of Virginia’s Marijuana Market Hazier After GOP Wins

Is Virginia’s recreational marijuana market about to go up in smoke? Since the legalization process isn’t complete, the Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate will have to iron out the details. In the meantime, the victory by marijuana advocates has been muted somewhat. Cardinal News reports on where things go from here: But while some personal […]

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- April 16, 2019
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Republican D.J. Jordan Raises Most Funds In First Quarter For First-Time Candidate

D.J. Jordan, the Republican candidate for the 31st House of Delegates District, will face Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (D-Dale City) at the ballot box in November.

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- February 26, 2019
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Bill Banning Hand-Held Mobile Phones Fails To Become Law

In the 12th hour of the 2019 legislative session in Richmond, lawmakers rejected a bill aimed at keeping drivers off their phones.

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- February 26, 2019
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Virginia’s Republican Majority Made K-12 Education Legislation High Priority During 46-Day Session

The GOP addressed teacher shortages, bolstered work-based career and technical education, promoted energy-efficient school infrastructure, mitigated risks associated with student-athletes playing sports with concussions, and allowed school boards to begin the school year earlier.  

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