A new proposal would avoid a costly tunnel upgrade and make it easier to bring Amtrak service to Bristol.
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Markus Schmidt was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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Democrats smell blood amid vicious GOP primary battle in the 5th District
Three candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination in the heavily Republican district.
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Virginia politicians react to guilty verdicts in historic Trump trial
Virginia lawmakers turned to social media to vent their frustration or hail the jury’s decision.
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Biden and Trump now tied in Virginia, Roanoke College poll says
The presidential candidates are tied 42% to 42% in a head-to-head matchup — a first for the former president, the survey found.
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Trump endorses McGuire in fiercely fought GOP primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District
The former president’s endorsement is a major blow to Rep. Bob Good’s reelection bid.
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GOP U.S. Senate candidate from NoVa doubles down on ‘podunk’ comments, says driving to Abingdon for debate is ‘just ridonkulous’
Hung Cao, who is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate to oppose the Democratic incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine, has a significant lead in the money race.
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Youngkin vetoes skill games bill, but signals openness to a compromise
Lawmakers said they plan to deliver the governor a new proposal to sign before July 1.
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Youngkin signs bipartisan state budget, ending budget stalemate
To pass the $188 billion spending plan, Republicans and Democrats had to make major concessions on taxes and Virginia’s future in RGGI.
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Budget details revealed: No new tax increases, no additional tax relief, more than $2.5 billion in K-12 funding
The General Assembly is set to consider the $188-billion spending plan during a special session on Monday.
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Youngkin and budget negotiators reach deal on state’s biennial spending plan
More details of the proposal will be made available Saturday. The General Assembly is set to vote on it next week.