“I stand on the shoulders of giants,” Scott said. He vowed to work for civility in the upcoming session.
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General Assembly opens with bipartisan skepticism of Youngkin’s proposed sales tax increase
A Democratic majority takes charges in the General Assembly, which sets up potential for partisan conflict with a Republican governor. However, there’s also bipartisan agreement on some bills.
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From abortion to tax reform, here’s a rundown of regional lawmakers’ legislative proposals
General Assembly members from Southwest and Southside have filed a flurry of bills, with more likely to come.
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Republicans win both special elections in Southside
Tammy Brankley Mulchi won the state Senate seat; Eric Phillips won the House of Delegates seat.
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2 General Assembly special elections will bring Southside voters to the polls on Tuesday
Voters will choose a new delegate in the 48th District and a new state senator in the 9th District, just a day before the General Assembly convenes for its 2024 session.
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Rep. Cline endorses Trump
The 6th District congressman becomes the second of Virginia’s five Republican House members to endorse Trump.
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General Assembly leaders tout collaboration, compromise in Roanoke forum
Three senior members of the General Assembly spoke about the upcoming session.
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Virginia State University will host a presidential debate this year. Here’s what Longwood and Richmond learned from their debates.
Longwood hosted the vice presidential debate in 2016. The University of Richmond hosted a presidential debate in 1992.
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Trish White-Boyd won’t seek reelection to Roanoke City Council
With Mayor Sherman Lea not seeking reelection, this means at least two new members will join the council in 2025.
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Then & Now: Cannabis stores, the future of rural Democrats, and more political updates
Cardinal News: Then & Now takes a look back at the stories we brought you over the last 12 months. In this installment: politics.