If he decided to run, the senator from Augusta would face Head in GOP primary.

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Grant program for Wythe County’s medical glove plant clears Senate panel
Also on Tuesday: Democrats defeat proposal that called for a statewide repeal of the many drop-off locations for the return of absentee ballots.
Most Virginia voters in favor of teaching critical race theory, new poll finds
Majority also want budget surplus to be spent on education, public safety and social services, according to the Wason Center for Civic Leadership survey.
House pushes for $2 billion to fund school construction needs
Budget amendment also includes $1 million for Catawba Hospital study and $15.7 million for life sciences labs in Roanoke and New River valleys.
House proposes $11.4 million for flood victims in Hurley
Legislative action comes after initiative by Del. Will Morefield, R-Tazewell County.
Head makes bid for the state Senate
The Republican delegate from Botetourt will run in the newly drawn 3rd District.
Halftime report
An inventory of legislation by lawmakers from Southwest Virginia at the midpoint of the 2022 General Assembly session.
Williams: ‘I want to be a fighter’
Freshman legislator from Patrick County talks about his approach to his first session.
Ballard: ‘I try to be more deliberate’
Freshman legislator from Giles County talks about the things that have surprised him during his first session.
House panel approves repeal of Virginia’s red flag law
Proposal by Del. Marie March seeks to overturn gun control legislation passed by Democrats in 2020.