Bill would create a nonrefundable income tax deduction for taxable years 2022 through 2026.
Markus Schmidt
Markus Schmidt was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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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.
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Youngkin’s order on masks leaves Virginia schools scrambling
Most divisions in Southwest and Southwest Virginia are awaiting further guidance from state agencies.
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Senate panel nixes mandatory life without parole bill
The measure sponsored by Sen. Bill Stanley sought harsher punishment for the worst crimes after repeal of death penalty.
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Senate Democrats block GOP effort to bring back photo ID law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, would have reinstated the requirement of photo identification in order to vote.
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As COVID-19 cases soar, Youngkin again vows to end mask and vaccine mandates
Speaking before a joint Assembly, Virginia’s governor is asking Virginians to get vaccinated.
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Senate panel shoots down minimum wage freeze
Legislation by Republican Sen. Mark Peake would have frozen the wage at its current $11 rate. Democrats objected.
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Bill that would cap mandatory minimum sentences clears Senate panel
Criminal justice reform groups are concerned current law leaves prosecutors and judges with little flexibility.
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Youngkin sworn in as governor
The Republican starts his term with a flurry of executive actions; repeals mask mandates in schools and vaccines for state employees.
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The great confusion
A bill sponsored by freshman Del. Wren Williams cites the wrong Lincoln debate. A state agency later claimed responsibility for the error.
