Thursday, Jan. 20: A House panel approves McNamara proposal that seeks to allow localities to return unspent property taxes to taxpayers. Senate panel OKs Stanley measure on school construction.
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Youngkin’s order on masks leaves Virginia schools scrambling
Most divisions in Southwest and Southwest Virginia are awaiting further guidance from state agencies.
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Buchanan County turns to state for flood recovery after second FEMA funding denial
United Way of Southwest Virginia asks Youngkin to tap disaster relief fund.
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Senate panel nixes mandatory life without parole bill
The measure sponsored by Sen. Bill Stanley sought harsher punishment for the worst crimes after repeal of death penalty.
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Senate Democrats block GOP effort to bring back photo ID law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, would have reinstated the requirement of photo identification in order to vote.
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FEMA again turns down request for Hurley aid
Rep. Morgan Griffith blasts federal agency as “out of touch.”
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Pro-gun activists rally at capital, some armed
Some said they weren’t worried about law banning guns on or near Capitol Square.
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As COVID-19 cases soar, Youngkin again vows to end mask and vaccine mandates
Speaking before a joint Assembly, Virginia’s governor is asking Virginians to get vaccinated.
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Senate panel shoots down minimum wage freeze
Legislation by Republican Sen. Mark Peake would have frozen the wage at its current $11 rate. Democrats objected.
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Bill that would cap mandatory minimum sentences clears Senate panel
Criminal justice reform groups are concerned current law leaves prosecutors and judges with little flexibility.