One proposal would cap the wage at $11; another would change definition to include a payment to healthcare benefits.
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Bill to ‘terminate’ town of St. Charles clears first House hurdle
No one has run for town office or voted in the last two elections.
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Top fund-raiser for Democratic nomination in 5th District drops out
Lewis Combs says he sees “no viable pathway” to victory in November. Bob Good is district’s Republican incumbent.
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Shakeup on Senate Judiciary Committee
Deeds joins Edwards as co-chair, leaves Privileges & Elections committee.
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Measuring the digital divide
Senate panel approves measure by Sen. Todd Pillion that would require school districts to submit addresses of students without broadband access to the state.
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Senate panel nixes Hackworth’s transgender bill
The proposal sought to repeal part of a law requiring school districts to follow state guidance on non-discrimination.
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Andy Parker makes his bid to oust Rep. Bob Good
The father of slain TV reporter Alison Parker became a nationally known gun control advocate in the aftermath of his daughter’s murder.
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Today in the General Assembly
Tuesday, Jan. 25: Senate panel kills Suetterlein’s 30-days bill. House panel passes McNamara’s minimum wage bill.
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Senate subcommittee OKs making Transportation Museum a state agency
The Roanoke museum is currently a non-profit.
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Rasoul’s tax relief bill for family caregivers clears House panel
Bill would create a nonrefundable income tax deduction for taxable years 2022 through 2026.