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The lawsuit, filed Friday, seeks a civil penalty of $32,500 per day for each violation of the state’s environmental laws and regulations.

A roundup of action in the General Assembly on Friday.

In his State of the Commonwealth speech, Youngkin, who is quietly contemplating a presidential run, pushed for quick results. Democrats are unlikely to give them to him, instead advocating for investment in education over Youngkin’s proposed tax breaks.

Del. Wren William’s wife had a baby on the first day of the General Assembly session. Theodore Rhett Williams was born at 9:49 a.m. at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital.

In an election year when all legislative seats are on the ballot, lawmakers revisit tax relief measures and abortion legislation.

Elections were held to fill two vacancies in the House of Delegates and one in the state Senate.

James Campos previously worked in the Energy Department during the Trump administration.

The six-month delay in bringing legal action against Bristol Women’s Health should bar the landlords from terminating its lease, the response by the clinic’s lawyer says.

The election in Amherst County, Augusta County, Bath County, Rockbridge County and the cities of Buena Vista and Lexington is one of three special elections for the General Assembly.

After a trial in Wythe County, the judge said the prosecution “fell short” in proving the contact between the two legislators was intentional.