The legislature will reconvene for a special session at a later time to finalize the state’s biennial spending plan.
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Seeking equity for 4-H
A Wise County teen successfully pushed for state legislation that would put 4-H on equal footing with school clubs and sports for students who need to miss class.
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‘We believe that this bill will save lives’
Family of Mecklenburg County man killed in squatted truck crash asks House panel to support measure banning the dangerous modification.
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Today in the General Assembly
Wednesday, March 9: House approves Suetterlein bill limiting governor’s emergency powers and Pillion’s broadband measure.
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Senate OKs Peake’s Carolina Squat bill
Legislation banning dangerous truck modification is now headed to the House of Delegates.
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Peake seeks to ban ‘Carolina Squat’ trucks
Vehicle modification has led to at least one death in Mecklenburg County, he says.
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Roanoke City Council votes to keep Sister City tie with Russian city
Gov. Glenn Youngkin had called on Norfolk and Roanoke to cut their Sister City ties with Russian cities.
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Senate approves school construction fund program
Proposal by O’Quinn would provide up to $2 billion for school construction.
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For 30 years, Roanoke has had a Sister City in Russia
Now Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants that relationship to end. Some on Roanoke City Council aren’t keen on that.
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Newly appointed Pound council member declines seat
General Assembly will change deadline for town to show progress to Nov. 1, 2023.