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By Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s commercial marijuana market could yield between $30 million to $60 million in tax revenue in the first year, according to…
Sign up for our daily email newsletter by Brandon Jarvis A constitutional amendment establishing a bipartisan redistricting commission passed on a ballot referendum with an overwhelming 65% of the vote…
By Brandon Shillingford Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Could legalizing marijuana in Virginia help address social disparities and inequities? That’s one of the topics the state’s legislative watchdog agency…
by Brandon Jarvis Monday Update: The number dropped from 23.4 on Wednesday to 21.7 on Monday. This is good news for the schools. Read more for context below: Chesterfield County…
By GRACIE TODD Capital News Service In parks, near grocery stores and schools, lining streets and at intersections, police-owned surveillance cameras in the District of Columbia and Baltimore disproportionately monitor…
The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) says they received the news on Wednesday that the extended benefits for unemployed individuals in the Commonwealth will be ending this week. “The Virginia Employment…
By Brandon Jarvis Governor Ralph Northam provided an update to Virginians on Wednesday as the Commonwealth is dealing with rising COVID-19 numbers. Northam and his administration also provided a timeline…
By Ada Romano Capital News Service RICHMOND — The Latino vote went to different candidates around the nation, but in Virginia, a majority of Latinos favored former Vice President Joe…
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) is officially running to be the next Governor of Virginia. Cox has been in the General Assembly for over 30 years and…
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Lee Carter (D-Manassas) confirmed over the weekend that he is considering running for Governor of Virginia in 2021. In a brief interview, Carter said that he…