Virginia House and Senate pass flurry of bills at session’s midpoint
Before anything gets to the governor’s desk, each House bill has to be considered by the Senate and vice versa. All of it has to be wrapped up by the time the session ends Feb. 22.
Controversial Tysons casino bill passes Virginia Senate
The proposal to build a Las Vegas-style gaming casino and entertainment district in Fairfax County passed the Virginia Senate Tuesday, a big step toward becoming a reality. The bill, which moves along to the House of Delegates,
Virginia Senate Passes Bill To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales
The Virginia Senate has approved a bill to legalize regulated sales of recreational marijuana, three years after the state legalized cannabis possession for adults.
Virginia Senate advances bill to allow Fairfax County Casino Referendum despite strong community pushback
Legislation that could pave the way for a casino in Fairfax County has cleared a major hurdle, passing the Virginia Senate by a 24-16 vote. The bill, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell,
Fairfax County casino bill heads to House after passing Virginia’s Senate
A bill that would allow casinos to open in Fairfax County passed the Senate Tuesday. That's what husbands are for. “This look is all about American exceptionalism,” she said of her pro-Trump ensemble on the Grammys red carpet.
Virginia Senate votes in favor of bill that would allow referendum for casino in Tysons Corner
Many believe the goal of SB982 was to get the approval to build a casino in Tysons Corner. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia Senate voted in favor of a bill that would allow officials in Fairfax County to seek approval for a casino in Tysons despite lobbying from anti-casino groups last month .
Key bills Virginia’s General Assembly advanced halfway through session
The House of Delegates and Senate debated topics ranging from voter access to contraception ahead of “crossover,” the point ...
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Bills championed by Walker pass House of Delegates with bipartisan support
Lynchburg, including ones that address public safety and health care access, passed the Virginia House of Delegates over the ...
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House lawmakers take up more than 300 bills on Crossover Day in Virginia
Crossover Day is the date on the General Assembly calendar when the House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia have to ...
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Virginia: Here is where 20 key issues stand at Crossover
Tuesday was the deadline for the House and Senate to complete work on their own bills. Expect some defeated or vetoed measures to resurface as issues in the fall campaigns.
Virginia lawmakers call on Youngkin to talk to Trump about federal workers
Efforts by the new Trump administration to slash and relocate the federal work force, as well as cut federal spending, could ...
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Dr. Gary Miller announces candidacy for Virginia House of Delegates in 49th District
DANVILLE, Va. – Dr. Gary Miller announced his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 49th District Tuesday. The physician and city councilman announced his candidacy for the Democratic ...
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Virginia House, Senate budgets urge $1.1 billion in one-time tax rebates
The House of Delegates and Senate are presenting a united front in pending budget negotiations with Gov. Glenn Youngkin on ...
Virginia Democrats dump Youngkin’s proposed tax cuts in favor of onetime rebates
The Democratic-led Virginia Senate and House of Delegates appropriations committees each presented state budget plans that ...