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Lawmakers tout plan for casinos in Bristol, Danville and Portsmouth
Jan 15, 2019

Lawmakers tout plan for casinos in Bristol, Danville and Portsmouth

Members of the General Assembly from Bristol, Portsmouth and Danville urged their colleagues Monday to approve legislation to allow casino gambling in those cities. They said the plan would create jobs and boost the economy.

Virginia lawmakers request toll freeze for federal workers
Jan 14, 2019

Virginia lawmakers request toll freeze for federal workers

Del. Karrie Delaney, D-Fairfax, and 14 other members of the Virginia General Assembly sent a letter Friday to state Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine and other officials requesting toll relief for federal workers commuting without pay during the federal government’s shutdown.

Advocates seek more access to medical marijuana
Jan 14, 2019

Advocates seek more access to medical marijuana

As other states have relaxed their laws against marijuana, citizens across Virginia gathered in Richmond Saturday to discuss how to persuade the General Assembly to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in the commonwealth.

Virginians narrowly support public investment to land Amazon HQ2
Jan 11, 2019

Virginians narrowly support public investment to land Amazon HQ2

Poll also takes a look at support of increased taxes for K-12 education and affordable housing initiatives.

Va.’s medical cannabis firms banding together
Jan 10, 2019

Va.’s medical cannabis firms banding together

New trade group will add another voice in fast-growing industry.

ERA clears Senate committee, faces uncertainty in House
Jan 10, 2019

ERA clears Senate committee, faces uncertainty in House

An 8-6 vote by a Senate committee Wednesday brought the federal Equal Rights Amendment one step closer to passing the General Assembly — which could make Virginia the 38th and final state necessary to add the ERA to the U.S. Constitution.

Jan 9, 2019

Gov. Northam backs plan to fund I-81 improvements with tolls

I-81 spans 325 miles across western Virginia, connects six metro areas and links 30 institutions of higher education.

Dispensing relief
Dec 31, 2018

Dispensing relief

Virginia enters fast-growing medical cannabis oil market

A new era for the ERA
Dec 31, 2018

A new era for the ERA

Once left for dead, the proposal has regained momentum

Virginia’s blue wave
Dec 31, 2018

Virginia’s blue wave

GENERAL ASSEMBLY: political roundtable

Wallops Flight Facility chief took ‘illegal gratuities’
Dec 12, 2018

Wallops Flight Facility chief took ‘illegal gratuities’

He also used government funds for art, gift cards.

Bills that mean business
May 30, 2018

Bills that mean business

The Virginia General Assembly passes legislation affecting the state economy

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