Politics

The former Trump appointee leads a group of conservatives who say she risks damaging her future prospects if she continues to criticize Donald Trump.

The bill for the proposed Alexandria arena passed the House Appropriations Committee. Inspired by a Roanoke County election, House committee approved a revision to the state’s ‘sore loser’ election law.

The Democrat-backed proposal would launch retail sales on Jan. 1, 2025. Republicans, however, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, have shown little open support for legalization.

One bill would establish a new program for Appalachian Power customers to buy energy from solar developers, while another would expand Dominion Energy’s existing program.

In what appears to be a deliberate political maneuver, the 12 Democrats on the House Rules Committee voted to send Griffin’s bill to the floor as a way to get Republicans on record.

The bills were sponsored by Del. Phillip Scott, R-Spotsylvania County, and Del. Tim Griffin, R-Bedford County.

The bill’s sponsor said he intended to start a conversation on the challenge of resolving a state-versus-local tension when it comes to meeting Virginia’s clean-energy goals.

The proposed legislation would create a shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand an existing program for Dominion Energy customers. Shared solar allows a customer to buy electricity from a solar company and receive credit for it on their electric bill.

The board would have the power to review the cost of certain drugs annually.

The bill was carried by Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke. A similar measure has already passed the state Senate.