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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shakeup on Senate Judiciary Committee
Deeds joins Edwards as co-chair, leaves Privileges & Elections committee.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Today in the General Assembly
Tuesday, Jan. 25: Senate panel kills Suetterlein’s 30-days bill. House panel passes McNamara’s minimum wage bill.