House Appropriations Chair and budget conferee Del. Luke Torian told reporters on Tuesday that the 11 conferees had not yet met regarding the budget.
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Virginia campaign reporting database corrected, still no answer to who bankrolled ‘Jim Crow’ mailer
The cost to print and mail campaign flyers statewide could cost tens of thousands of dollars, but the campaign finance report for the PAC responsible for the flyer is missing from the state database.
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‘Jim Crow’ mailer on redistricting sparks backlash; former Roanoke legislator incorrectly blamed for paying for flyer
Three different anti-redistricting groups had the same treasurer. Former Del. William Fralin, who donated to one of them, was incorrectly listed as a donor to the group that sent out the controversial mailer. His group has now parted ways with the treasurer, but it’s unclear who did pay for the mailer.
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To end data center tax incentives early or not — is that the question holding up the budget?
The 11-person conference committee will need to smooth over differences in budget proposals between the two chambers within the coming days.
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General Assembly kills statewide animal cruelty list once again
Del. Ellen McLaughlin proposed a publicly accessible, statewide registry that included the names of people with felony convictions for cruelty to animals, including animal fighting, maiming, poisoning or killing.
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Lawmakers pass reduced penalties for invasive plant violations
The bills reduce the penalty from a class 1 misdemeanor to a civil fine for failing to notify property owners before installing invasive plants.
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Budget conferees named; Austin and Pillion among the negotiators
The 11 legislators will work out differences between the House and Senate versions of the state biennial budget.
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Virginia Supreme Court orders early voting to move forward in Tazewell County
The high court’s decision, issued late Wednesday, is the latest in a litany of lawsuits and rulings over the redistricting effort. Tazewell had been the only locality in the state that was set to sit out the referendum.
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Early voting will begin everywhere Friday except in Tazewell County. Is that legal?
The circuit court halted preparations. The county will go to court again on Wednesday to seek clarification, but election officials say even if they get the go-ahead, they are nine days behind.
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Judge dismisses Lynchburg suit over redistricting
Because the constitutional amendment process is already underway, it’s not appropriate for the court to intervene, the judge said.