The organization, which provides volunteer advocates for children navigating the foster care system, has a budget amendment on the table in Richmond that would more than double the funds it receives from the state.
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Cardinal News covers the political issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia
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Where bills stand at the midpoint of the General Assembly
Here’s the status of some key legislation, from animal welfare to taxes.
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Redistricting ballot language says it’s vote for ‘fairness.’ Republicans say that’s not fair
Republicans are crying foul, saying the wording of the ballot question is heavy-handed and misleading. Democrats say it’s not.
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The 2026 session halfway mark: Retail marijuana and minimum wage increase survive, ‘right-to-work’ repeal fails
The last day for lawmakers to take action on bills in their chamber of origin was Tuesday before they are sent to the other chamber for a vote.
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McGuire’s reelection campaign focuses on current 5th; no word on where he’d run if redistricting passes
The Republican incumbent’s campaign schedule focuses on the district as it’s drawn now.
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Virginia Supreme Court: April 21 redistricting referendum can move forward
The state’s highest court is expected to hear Democratic lawmaker’s appeal of the Tazewell County Circuit Court’s decision to halt the redistricting effort after the referendum.
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Effort to create emergency management fund punted by General Assembly for a second time
Two bills intended to create a fund to support emergency management efforts in every locality in Virginia were amended down to instead order a study.
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Pro-redistricting group launches campaign with $5 million from donors it doesn’t have to disclose
Meanwhile, the leader of a 2020 push for bipartisan redistricting helps found a new group that hopes to defeat the referendum to allow partisan mapmaking.
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Third candidate enters the Democratic race for 6th District nomination
Hugh Murray joins Beth Macy and Tom Perriello in the race. He also doesn’t live in the district.
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Bill to dissolve VMI board of visitors rewritten; revised school-endorsed version advances
The rewritten bill by Del. Michael Feggans of Virginia Beach would allow VMI to maintain its governance, with stipulations and changes to the board structure to reduce alumni influence.
