Sen. John McGuire’s campaign says it never confirmed the date; a spokeswoman for Rep. Bob Good says McGuire won’t attend because “he knows he will perform poorly.”
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Markus Schmidt was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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Good trails McGuire by 14% in 5th District GOP primary, new polling data shows
The challenger has released internal polling that shows him in front of the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus.
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The shadow of Trump looms large in viciously fought GOP primary battle in Virginia’s 5th District
The main focus of Sen. John McGuire’s campaign platform is who is the most loyal supporter of the former president.
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Pulaski town councilman charged with ethics and conflict of interest law violations
Special prosecutor alleges Michael Reis used his office to try to obtain public funds for personal interest. He denies any intentional wrongdoing.
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Stoney ends gubernatorial bid, announces run for lieutenant governor
Moments after the Richmond mayor made his announcement, state Sen. Aaron Rouse of Virginia Beach also launched his campaign for the state’s second-highest job.
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Company backed by $100 million in federal funding looks to open battery plant in Lynchburg
A state commission on Thursday also approved an economic incentive package for Applied Materials. Details about the company’s plans for Lynchburg remain unclear.
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State Senate sends Youngkin’s skill games amendments back to his desk
The governor now has to decide if he will veto or sign legislation that would tax and regulate electronic betting machines in Virginia.
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In a bipartisan move, Youngkin and Democrats agree to take the state budget back to the drawing board
The governor plans to call a special session for May 13 for lawmakers to review and vote on a new spending plan.
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Inside the skill games battle: 60 days of bipartisan work undone in a weekend
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s far-reaching slate of amendments to legislation seeking to regulate and tax electronic betting machines sparked the ire of lawmakers from both parties who believe he has overstepped his authority.
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Youngkin’s amendments to skill games bill would ban games in Roanoke Valley, Bristol, Danville, Martinsville
The governor’s amendments would prohibit the electronic games within 35 miles of a casino or a Rosie’s Gaming Emporium.