Top political news from Virginia
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Two Bills Advance to Facilitate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
By David Tran Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House and Senate have unanimously advanced separate bills to facilitate administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. House Bill 2333, introduced…
House votes to remove Harry F. Byrd Statue from Capitol Square
By Brandon Jarvis The House of Delegates voted 63-34 to remove the statue of former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr., from Capitol Square in Richmond. Byrd…
House of Delegates passes emergency vaccination legislation
by Brandon Jarvis The House of Delegates passed emergency legislation on Tuesday night that would increase the medical staff available to provide COVID-19 vaccinations. The bill would also require data…
Tom Barbour is running to be Richmond’s next Commonwealth’s Attorney
(Tom Barbour via Facebook) (This is guest commentary from Jimmie Lee Jarvis, a local politics and government observer that covered the 2020 social justice protests in Richmond, Va.) by Jimmie…
Gilbert calls out Democrats for skipping public speakers in virtual meetings
(House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert (R-Dhenandoah) by Brandon Jarvis The House Republican Leader, Del. Todd Gilbert (Shenandoah) issued a statement on Monday criticizing House Democrats after members of the public…
Republicans are moving forward with organizing a convention – but the Chairman warns action must be taken
(Republican Party of Virginia Chairman, Rich Anderson) by Brandon Jarvis Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson sent a letter on Monday to Republican State Central Committee members updating them…
Hearing on ballot signature requirements
(Delegate Lee Carter D-Manasass) by Brandon Jarvis There is a hearing taking place Monday in the lawsuit of Goldman/Carter v VA Dept of Elections. Lieutenant Governor candidate Paul Goldman (D-Richmond)…
Gubernatorial roundup – GOP Nomination Meeting and Ballot Requirement Hearing
(Republican Party of Virginia State Central Committee meeting on Januard 23, 2021.) The Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee met once again on Saturday morning to try and finalize…
Bill Advances to Remove Statue of Segregationist in Richmond
(Byrd served as Virginia’s governor from 1926 to 1930 and as a U.S. senator from 1933 to 1965. | VCU CNS file photo.) By Zachary Klosko Capital News Service RICHMOND,Va.…