Politics

The governor’s amendments would prohibit the electronic games within 35 miles of a casino or a Rosie’s Gaming Emporium.

The governor also vetoed bills that would have created a Prescription Drug Affordability Board and allowed localities to raise sales taxes for schools.

The hope is the change will result in more participation from residents who live nowhere near Richmond.

He had toyed with an unprecedented veto of the entire budget. Senate Democrats remain skeptical of the governor’s conciliatory tone.

The 5th District Republican primary will be one of the most contested in the nation. Five Republicans filed for the right to challenge Democrat Tim Kaine in the Senate race.

The Hill City will have a June 18 Republican primary for the Ward IV council seat while the Star City will have a Democratic primary that day for three at-large council nominations.

One proposal would require use of GPS dog collars for any dog used in deer or bear hunting, if the animal is not already restrained.

The governor rejected legislation that would have created a legal, adult-use retail marijuana market by 2025.

Danville has received the award twice, Roanoke six times. This year’s 10 winners will be named in June.

The judge also ordered the former state legislator to seek drug abuse treatment.