The proposal by Del. Jeff Campbell would invest $4.6 million in training employees at Blue Star NBR’s facility.

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House panel OK’s McNamara’s grocery tax repeal
Del. Marie March’s school bus decal legislation fails before House committee.
Senate panel OKs Suetterlein bill on how to count absentee ballots
Bill is designed to prevent election night ‘mirages’ by showing which precincts absentee ballots are coming from.
House panel backs measure banning drop-off locations for absentee ballots
Proposal by Del. Ronnie Campbell would require voters to mail in their ballots or deliver them to registrars.
House Republicans move on minimum wage bills
One proposal would cap the wage at $11; another would change definition to include a payment to healthcare benefits.
Shakeup on Senate Judiciary Committee
Deeds joins Edwards as co-chair, leaves Privileges & Elections committee.
Measuring the digital divide
Senate panel approves measure by Sen. Todd Pillion that would require school districts to submit addresses of students without broadband access to the state.
Senate panel nixes Hackworth’s transgender bill
The proposal sought to repeal part of a law requiring school districts to follow state guidance on non-discrimination.
Andy Parker makes his bid to oust Rep. Bob Good
The father of slain TV reporter Alison Parker became a nationally known gun control advocate in the aftermath of his daughter’s murder.
Today in the General Assembly
Tuesday, Jan. 25: Senate panel kills Suetterlein’s 30-days bill. House panel passes McNamara’s minimum wage bill.