Del. Wendell Walker said the bill was inspired by a case where the Lynchburg prosecutor couldn’t find a law to use.
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Cardinal News covers the political issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia
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A fight over the budget could take center stage in the upcoming reconvene session
The governor issued over 200 budget amendments, with a number of cuts to programs to allow for a $300 million addition to the state’s rainy day fund. A top Senate Democrat contends that those cuts knocked the budget off balance.
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Here’s the status of key bills that the governor signed, vetoed or amended
The General Assembly passed 917 bills this year. Here’s how the governor has acted on some of the most noteworthy ones.
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Youngkin wants to extend flood relief to cover February’s storm and add funding for VMI center to state budget
The governor announced some of the key changes he wants to make to the budget amendments that the General Assembly passed.
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Evan Feinman, who led the nation’s broadband expansion for 4 years, talks about how it helped Virginia, and why he’s worried about future growth
The Lynchburg native led the $42 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program for the Biden administration. He has concerns about the direction it is headed with new leadership.
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Sunshine Week: Use this site to learn how much money the state’s casinos are bringing in
To mark Sunshine Week, an annual observance that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government, Cardinal reporters are sharing some of the resources they use to seek out public information.
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Sunshine Week: Check up on your favorite eatery with restaurant inspection reports
To mark Sunshine Week, an annual observance that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government, Cardinal reporters are sharing some of the resources they use to seek out public information.
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Youngkin kicks off his action on 2025 session bills with an emphasis on Virginia’s economy
Gov. Glenn Youngkin acted on dozens of the more than 900 bills sent to his desk during the 2025 legislative session with vetoes yet to come.
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Sunshine Week: Explore your neighborhood through GIS
To mark Sunshine Week, an annual observance that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government, Cardinal reporters are sharing some of the resources they use to seek out public information.
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Sunshine Week: Look up your doctor’s credentials with this tool
To mark Sunshine Week, an annual observance that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government, Cardinal reporters are sharing some of the resources they use to seek out public information.
