The nominating convention has been set for Thursday in Chatham, hometown of one of the two candidates.
Markus Schmidt
Markus Schmidt was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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Del. Adams announces he’ll resign from House; Youngkin sets special election for Jan. 9
Will Pace, vice mayor of Chatham, and Eric Phillips, a small-business owner in Henry County, have announced they will seek to replace Adams in the House.
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GO Virginia economic development program is improving regional collaboration, state study finds
The JLARC report was largely positive but noted that GO Virginia’s overall economic impact is hard to measure, and warned that the program’s appropriations could be reduced if the money doesn’t all get used.
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Youngkin proposes increased state support for child care initiatives
The governor wants the state to invest more than $440 million a year for the next two years in the Building Blocks for Virginia Families initiative. It will be part of his proposed budget, which he’s expected to roll out later this month.
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O’Quinn tapped as new House Republican deputy minority leader
The incoming House minority leader said it was important to have someone from Southwest Virginia on the Republican leadership team.
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Del. Rasoul to chair House Education Committee
Rasoul will be the chamber’s only Democrat west of Charlottesville.
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Disabled woman files federal discrimination suit against Del. March, her former landlord
In a federal suit, Debra Long alleges that March engaged in “intentional and unabated discrimination against an elderly woman” and that she took no action to prevent the “severe sexual harassment” by one of the property’s employees.
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High hopes for a recreational cannabis market after Democratic election win
Under current law, it’s legal in Virginia to possess small amounts of marijuana but you can’t buy it or sell it.
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Youngkin approval rating remains stable at 52% even after legislative losses, Roanoke College poll says
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden’s approval rating in Virginia is at 37%.
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Price of medical cannabis in Virginia is too high, driving consumers to neighboring states, new study finds
The study exposed the flaws in Virginia’s medical cannabis program just weeks before lawmakers are set to reconvene for the 2024 session. Some hope to tackle legislation that would create a regulated marketplace for all adult-use cannabis.