From hockey in Roanoke to buses from Bristol to community college funding in Southside here are five examples of things that are working.
Joe McNamara
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Sometimes, people should be more like politicians. Especially these two.
How Democrat Sam Rasoul and Republican Joe McNamara are teaming up.
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McNamara at the center of the food (tax) fight
Repeal used to be the platform of liberal populist Henry Howell. Now it’s being driven by a mild-mannered conservative.
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House panel OK’s McNamara’s grocery tax repeal
Del. Marie March’s school bus decal legislation fails before House committee.
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Will Youngkin get serious about schools?
A bipartisan consensus is forming around school construction and modernization but it needs gubernatorial leadership.
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House Republicans move on minimum wage bills
One proposal would cap the wage at $11; another would change definition to include a payment to healthcare benefits.
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Today in the General Assembly
Tuesday, Jan. 25: Senate panel kills Suetterlein’s 30-days bill. House panel passes McNamara’s minimum wage bill.
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Today in the General Assembly
Thursday, Jan. 20: A House panel approves McNamara proposal that seeks to allow localities to return unspent property taxes to taxpayers. Senate panel OKs Stanley measure on school construction.
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Joe McNamara, game day foodie
The Roanoke County legislator (and Cleveland Browns fan) draws a social media following for his football-themed menus.