The governor now has to decide if he will veto or sign legislation that would tax and regulate electronic betting machines in Virginia.
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General Assembly agrees with governor’s change to broadband deployment bill
The legislation known as the make-ready bill goes back to Gov. Glenn Youngkin for his signature and would become law on July 1.
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In a bipartisan move, Youngkin and Democrats agree to take the state budget back to the drawing board
The governor plans to call a special session for May 13 for lawmakers to review and vote on a new spending plan.
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Youngkin amendment would cancel creation of $5 million program for down payment help
The budget amendment is among more than 200 from the Republican governor that the Democratic-controlled legislature will consider as it reconvenes Wednesday in Richmond.
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Inside the skill games battle: 60 days of bipartisan work undone in a weekend
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s far-reaching slate of amendments to legislation seeking to regulate and tax electronic betting machines sparked the ire of lawmakers from both parties who believe he has overstepped his authority.
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Sen. Kaine calls for FTC probe into videos showing murders of Roanoke journalists
In a letter to the FTC chairwoman, Kaine cites YouTube, Facebook and Instagram for not removing videos showing the 2015 slaying of two TV journalists at Smith Mountain Lake.
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Martinsville revisits recent switch from stop lights to stop signs in uptown
The modifications were intended to make the area safer for pedestrians. But some issues have arisen.
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Youngkin sends broadband ‘make-ready’ bill back to General Assembly
The governor wants more time for the State Corporation Commission to settle disputes about broadband deployment between internet providers and electric cooperatives.
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Youngkin amends bills that would let utilities seek approval to charge customers for nuclear development costs
Both Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power have expressed interest in building SMRs.
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Youngkin OKs shared solar bills
The legislation establishes a program for Appalachian Power customers to buy solar energy without needing their own panels and expands an existing Dominion Energy program.