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.
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.
Senate subcommittee OKs making Transportation Museum a state agency
The Roanoke museum is currently a non-profit.
Rasoul’s tax relief bill for family caregivers clears House panel
Bill would create a nonrefundable income tax deduction for taxable years 2022 through 2026.
Today in the General Assembly
Thursday, Jan. 20: A House panel approves McNamara proposal that seeks to allow localities to return unspent property taxes to taxpayers. Senate panel OKs Stanley measure on school construction.
Youngkin’s order on masks leaves Virginia schools scrambling
Most divisions in Southwest and Southwest Virginia are awaiting further guidance from state agencies.