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.
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Youngkin’s amendments to skill games bill would ban games in Roanoke Valley, Bristol, Danville, Martinsville
The governor’s amendments would prohibit the electronic games within 35 miles of a casino or a Rosie’s Gaming Emporium.
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Gov. Youngkin sends ‘skill’ game bill back with amendments
The governor also vetoed bills that would have created a Prescription Drug Affordability Board and allowed localities to raise sales taxes for schools.
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State advisory boards can now hold more virtual meetings. Proponents say it will help Southwest Virginia.
The hope is the change will result in more participation from residents who live nowhere near Richmond.
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Gov. Youngkin rolls out plan to amend the state budget that includes neither tax increases nor cuts
He had toyed with an unprecedented veto of the entire budget. Senate Democrats remain skeptical of the governor’s conciliatory tone.
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With filing deadline past, June 18 primary campaigns officially underway
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.
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Lynchburg and Roanoke will have primaries for city council candidates
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.
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Wildlife officials propose regulations to manage hunting dogs
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.