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Government
Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Expand Medicaid, Schools Funding
By Jessica Dahlberg, Capital News Service As the 2013 legislative session came to a close, the Virginia General Assembly approved amendments to the state’s two-year budget which incl...
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Government
Divided Virginia Senate Approves Transportation Overhaul
By Stephen Nielsen, Capital News Service A divided Virginia Senate on Saturday passed Gov. Bob McDonnell’s signature issue of the 2013 legislative session – a bill to overhaul the st...
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Government
Bill Removing Personal Info From Absentee Voting Heads to House Floor
A bill designed to alleviate privacy concerns in the absentee voting process is headed to the full House of Delegates. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Adam Ebbin, would...
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Government
Subcommittee Kills Ebbin's Nondiscrimination Bill
A Virginia House of Delegates subcommittee this week tabled a bill that would have prevented the state government from discriminating against someone based on their sexual orientation, ki...
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Government
Tanning for Minors Faces Restriction
By Allison Landry, Capital News Service Virginians under age 15 would no longer be able to use indoor tanning salons under legislation moving through the General Assembly. The S...
