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- November 5, 2021
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Will These Democrats Become the Virginia State Senate’s Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema?

If there’s one thing Virginia Democrats can take solace in, it’s this: The Virginia State Senate won’t be up for reelection until 2023. The Republican Party’s close but consistent wins across the state undeniably show that the GOP could have added another state government trifecta to its ranks on Tuesday. As it stands, Democrats have […]

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- February 12, 2019
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Fairfax Scandal Deepens As Staffers Resign, Accusers Look To Testify

Four aides to Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax (D) have resigned as his two accusers, Dr. Vanessa Tyson and Meredith Wilson, look to testify to the alleged sexual assault and rape allegations.

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The Republican Standard
- January 25, 2019
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Senate Finance Committee Unanimously Passes Plan To Collect Internet Sales Tax

Following the Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair (2018), Virginia lawmakers are jumping on the opportunity to collect internet sales tax. The bigger question: what will the money be used for?

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- January 23, 2019
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Bill Repealing Suspension Of Driver’s Licenses For Unpaid Court Costs Heads To Senate Floor

The legislation from Senator Bill Stanley would repeal the requirement that the driver’s license of a person convicted of any violation of the law – who fails or refuses to provide for immediate payment of fines or costs – be suspended by the state’s judicial system. 

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