The 11 legislators will work out differences between the House and Senate versions of the state biennial budget.
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Virginia Supreme Court orders early voting to move forward in Tazewell County
The high court’s decision, issued late Wednesday, is the latest in a litany of lawsuits and rulings over the redistricting effort. Tazewell had been the only locality in the state that was set to sit out the referendum.
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Early voting will begin everywhere Friday except in Tazewell County. Is that legal?
The circuit court halted preparations. The county will go to court again on Wednesday to seek clarification, but election officials say even if they get the go-ahead, they are nine days behind.
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Registrars forge ahead with early voting preparations as redistricting court cases loom
The Supreme Court of Virginia has said that the April 21 referendum can move forward as it prepares to hear cases against the redistricting effort. But other court cases have popped up, creating uncertainty for the local offices that must administer the election.
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General Assembly budget proposals address federal cuts, ending data center incentives
The proposals presented by the House and Senate money committees on Sunday did away with former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s effort to reduce taxes. Committee chairs cited “structural deficiencies” and “gaps” in the outgoing governor’s final budget proposal.
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Spanberger signs Virginia Democrats’ 10-1 congressional redistricting map
The measure would draw new congressional districts if voters and the courts allow.
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Patrick County votes to block registrar from holding election until court rules on legality of redistricting; Lynchburg sets similar vote
They are part of a movement inspired by former Virginia Beach Del. Tim Anderson to force a Supreme Court ruling. Early voting is scheduled to begin March 6.
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Where bills stand at the midpoint of the General Assembly
Here’s the status of some key legislation, from animal welfare to taxes.
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The 2026 session halfway mark: Retail marijuana and minimum wage increase survive, ‘right-to-work’ repeal fails
The last day for lawmakers to take action on bills in their chamber of origin was Tuesday before they are sent to the other chamber for a vote.
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Virginia Supreme Court: April 21 redistricting referendum can move forward
The state’s highest court is expected to hear Democratic lawmaker’s appeal of the Tazewell County Circuit Court’s decision to halt the redistricting effort after the referendum.