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Judge rules against injunction on Virginia assault weapon ban Jones joins states challenging Trump monument project near Arlington National Cemetery Data center debate spills over into Spanberger bill signing Spanberger, Krizek and Aird announce recreational marijuana market House Democrats release budget proposal
Judge rules against injunction on Virginia assault weapon ban
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Judge rules against injunction on Virginia assault weapon ban
Data center debate spills over into Spanberger bill signing
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Data center debate spills over into Spanberger bill signing
Spanberger, Krizek and Aird announce recreational marijuana market
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Spanberger, Krizek and Aird announce recreational marijuana market
House Democrats release budget proposal
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House Democrats release budget proposal
Spanberger backs House budget during caucus meeting
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Spanberger backs House budget during caucus meeting
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VA-01 candidates talk primary race

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Judge rules against injunction on Virginia assault weapon ban

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Data center debate spills over into Spanberger bill signing

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Spanberger, Krizek and Aird announce recreational marijuana market

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House Democrats release budget proposal

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Judge rules against injunction on Virginia assault weapon ban
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Judge rules against injunction on Virginia assault weapon ban
Jones joins states challenging Trump monument project near Arlington National Cemetery
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Jones joins states challenging Trump monument project near Arlington National Cemetery
Data center debate spills over into Spanberger bill signing
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Data center debate spills over into Spanberger bill signing
Spanberger, Krizek and Aird announce recreational marijuana market
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Spanberger, Krizek and Aird announce recreational marijuana market
The retail legalization of marijuana could be significantly impacted by November’s elections in Virginia
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The retail legalization of marijuana could be significantly impacted by November’s elections in Virginia
Guest Op-Ed on ending prison profiteering in Virginia
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Guest Op-Ed on ending prison profiteering in Virginia
After voting against it earlier this year, Torian now says he supports repealing right-to-work
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After voting against it earlier this year, Torian now says he supports repealing right-to-work
National Republican group says they are investing another $100K in Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor
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National Republican group says they are investing another $100K in Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor
Judge rules against injunction on Virginia assault weapon ban
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Judge rules against injunction on Virginia assault weapon ban
Jones joins states challenging Trump monument project near Arlington National Cemetery
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Jones joins states challenging Trump monument project near Arlington National Cemetery
Data center debate spills over into Spanberger bill signing
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Data center debate spills over into Spanberger bill signing
Spanberger, Krizek and Aird announce recreational marijuana market
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Spanberger, Krizek and Aird announce recreational marijuana market
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McGuire missed a committee meeting after traveling in Iowa to campaign with Trump

January 15, 2024 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis State Sen. John McGuire (R-Goochland) missed a committee meeting Monday morning after attending campaign events in Iowa this weekend with former President Donald Trump. He is running…

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Spanberger talks Trump and Jan. 6

January 9, 2024 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis 2025 gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Henrico) talked to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 Insurrection this weekend. Spanberger is running for the…

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Republicans win two General Assembly special elections

January 9, 2024 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Eric Phillips and Tammy Mulchi won their special elections Tuesday night, solidifying the final roster for the General Assembly’s legislative session that begins Wednesday. Both seats were…

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McPike and Prince William police chief push bill to allow ‘Dreamers’ to work in law enforcement

January 8, 2024 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Sen. Jeremy McPike (D) and the Prince William County police chief are pushing legislation that would allow ‘Dreamers’ to become law enforcement officers in Virginia. Current law…

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Northam spearheads movement to encourage Jones to run for attorney general

January 4, 2024 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis A new group spearheaded by former Gov. Ralph Northam and a long list of Virginia Democrats is pushing former Del. Jay Jones to run for attorney general…

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Willet and VanValkenburg introduced a bill to hold parents accountable for firearms

December 19, 2023 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Del. Rodney Willett (D-Henrico) and Sen.-elect Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico) filed companion bills to hold parents accountable if a child uses their firearm. The legislation would impose a…

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Ruff announces retirement and endorses former staffer

December 15, 2023 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis State Sen. Frank Ruff is retiring at the end of his current term after being diagnosed with cancer. He just won reelection last month but will not…

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Some Returning and Some New Faces to Serve as House Committee Chairs

December 5, 2023 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Speaker-elect Don Scott has announced several committee chairs for the upcoming legislative session now that Democrats have the majority in the chamber. Democrats held the majority two…

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Goochland Republicans sent McGuire a ‘No Confidence’ resolution over primary announcement

November 16, 2023 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis State Sen-elect John McGuire announced Wednesday that he is primarying Rep. Bob Good (R-VA05) and he immediately faced pushback from Republicans in his state Senate district. McGuire…

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Boysko announces congressional run

November 9, 2023 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Two days after a big election in Virginia, candidates for congressional districts are already making moves for a race taking place a year from now. State Sen.…

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