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Markus Schmidt

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Markus Schmidt is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach him at markus@cardinalnews.org.

Posted inPolitics

House approves grant program for Wythe County’s medical glove plant

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt February 3, 2022February 4, 2022

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 

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

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

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

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

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

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

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

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

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt January 28, 2022January 28, 2022

Deeds joins Edwards as co-chair, leaves Privileges & Elections committee.

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Measuring the digital divide

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

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

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

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

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

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

Markus Schmidt by Markus Schmidt January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Tuesday, Jan. 25: Senate panel kills Suetterlein’s 30-days bill. House panel passes McNamara’s minimum wage bill.

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