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Six questions about what comes next
Both Republicans and Democrats face questions as Virginia adapts to (partial) GOP governance.
Rural surge carried Youngkin to victory; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Future of Virginia’s marijuana marketplace hazy after GOP retakes House
Virginia’s legalization of cannabis isn’t complete. The law must be re-enacted, and that means passing a now-GOP House.
Virus rates rise in Southwest; drop in Southside
Ten highest localities are west of Blue Ridge but Montgomery County and some Southside localities now have some of state’s lowest infection rates.
Four reasons why Youngkin won
A unexpectedly large turnout in rural Virginia was one of the reasons.
Seven numbers to know about this year’s election
Virginia had a record turnout for a gubernatorial election and the turnout was up in ways that benefitted Republicans more than Democrats.
House Republicans will try to roll back coal plant closings; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Gilbert makes his bid to become Speaker
The current House Minority Leader informed his caucus on Wednesday of his intentions to run
What does Youngkin owe rural Virginia?
Youngkin won back some suburban voters the party has lost but also maximized the Republican vote in rural Virginia even more.

