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Cardinal News covers the political issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia
Senate panel kills Sen. Peake’s election bills to limit early voting, require photo ID
However, Sen. Suetterlein’s measure to close a loophole in Virginia’s “sore loser” law passed with bipartisan support.
‘Skill’ games score procedural victory in state Senate committee vote
Advocates of the electronic games succeeded in getting a vote to bypass a committee that might have made changes to the bill.
Both parties want new gun laws. Just different ones.
Republicans introduce bills to loosen gun restrictions that face a Democratic majority that is pushing for new gun laws that Gov. Youngkin may veto.
Bills would bring shared solar to Appalachian Power territory, expand program for Dominion customers
Proposed legislation would also aim to reduce the monthly minimum bill that subscribers to Dominion Energy’s shared-solar program must pay, which is a point of contention among solar advocates and electric utilities.
New House committee will examine health care access in rural Virginia
The select committee will meet from May through November and is tasked with developing at least five recommendations for next year’s General Assembly.
Youngkin renews push on tax changes
The General Assembly opened Wednesday with the Republican governor pitching his plans to a new Democratic majority.
Southside loses power on budget-writing committees in General Assembly
The region will have no representation on the Senate Finance Committee and only one legislator on House Appropriations.
Don Scott becomes Virginia’s first Black speaker of the House
“I stand on the shoulders of giants,” Scott said. He vowed to work for civility in the upcoming session.
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.

