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Virginia Grapples with Legal Battles Over Gun Ban, Marijuana, While Earning Economic Accolades
Virginia faces legal challenges to its new assault weapons ban and questions over marijuana distribution legality. Amidst these, the state celebrates top rankings in workforce training and significant climate funding.
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Virginia Faces Legal Battles Over Gun Laws, Budget Boosts Health Coverage, and Data Center Debate Intensifies
A three-judge panel rejects consolidating gun law challenges, while Virginia's new budget allocates $150 million for health insurance. The state also joins a push against new ICE policies, and data center expansion sparks local debate.
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Virginia Budget Preserves Data Center Tax Break, Legalizes Recreational Cannabis Sales
Virginia's new budget preserves a $2 billion data center tax break while adding an energy tax. It also legalizes recreational cannabis sales, raises state employee pay, and enacts new gun laws, impacting residents statewide.
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Virginia Sees Record Gun Background Checks Amid Major State Developments
Virginia recorded an all-time high in gun background checks in June. Other key news includes the Prince William Digital Gateway's demise, legal challenges to a reproductive rights amendment, and Supreme Court action on a reporter's sources.
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DOJ Sues Virginia Over New "Assault Weapon" Ban, Citing Second Amendment Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Virginia over its new "assault weapon" ban, effective Wednesday, citing Second Amendment violations amidst legal challenges. Vice President Vance visited NAS Oceana, and Martinsville's former city manager was fired for misconduct.
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Virginia Judge Blocks ICE Mask Ban Amid New State Laws and Data Center Expansion
A federal judge blocked Virginia's ICE mask ban. The state budget passed, enabling a $100 billion data center project while imposing a new energy tax. Hundreds of new laws, including rejoining RGGI, took effect July 1.
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Virginia Finalizes Budget, Approves Marijuana Sales, and Navigates Gun Law Changes
Virginia lawmakers finalized the state's $207 billion budget, approved recreational marijuana sales for 2027, and delayed an assault weapons open-carry ban. A judge also blocked a separate assault weapons sales ban, which the Attorney General will appeal.
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Virginia Lawmakers Face Critical Budget Deadline, Weigh Spanberger's Amendments
Virginia lawmakers will reconvene Monday to consider Governor Spanberger's 14 budget amendments, including a new state park and data center tax, as the state faces a critical fiscal deadline on Tuesday.
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VaNews Celebrates 15 Years, Seeks Reader Support to Continue Free News Service
VaNews, a free nonprofit news service from VPAP, marks 15 years of delivering trusted information to 22,000 readers. It seeks voluntary donations to continue its mission, building on the legacy of the "Whipple Report."
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Virginia Judge Blocks Assault Weapons Ban, Attorney General Vows Appeal
A Virginia judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state's assault weapons ban days before its implementation, prompting an appeal from the Attorney General. Other news includes rising unemployment benefits and a measles outbreak.
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Virginia Reinstates Private Gun Sale Background Checks Amidst Key Budget and Policy Decisions
Virginia sees background checks for private gun sales resume July 1. The state budget includes lawmaker pay raises and funds for HIV programs, a landfill cleanup, and infrastructure. Education standards face delays, and a federal housing bill's future is uncertain.
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Governor Spanberger Proposes Budget Amendments Amid Prison Reforms and State Financial Challenges
Governor Abigail Spanberger will propose budget amendments and announced significant improvements in Virginia's prisons, including reduced assaults and overdoses, while the state faces financial hurdles with its wildlife agency and a failed IT project.
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Virginia Budget Deal Taxes Data Centers, Funds Raises Amid Drought Concerns
Virginia's new two-year budget includes an energy consumption tax on data centers, generating $1.2 billion, alongside raises for teachers and state employees. Amid drought, data centers face water restrictions. The budget also addresses school construction and Richmond Coliseum demolition.
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Virginia Budget Nears Finalization, Assault Weapon Ban Upheld
Virginia budget leaders have reached an agreement in principle, aiming for a July 1 deal. Concurrently, a judge denied an injunction against the state's new assault weapon ban, set to take effect soon.
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Virginia Budget Impasse Nears Deadline Amid Data Center Tax Dispute; Governor Spanberger Signs Key Legislation
Virginia lawmakers face a June 30 budget deadline amid an impasse over data center tax breaks, risking a government shutdown. Meanwhile, Governor Spanberger signed bills defining agrivoltaics and expanding contraception access, also joining the Reproductive Freedom Alliance.
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Virginia Democrats Divided Over Budget and Data Center Taxes Amid Cannabis Legalization Deal
Virginia Democrats are in a 'civil war' over the state budget and data center tax exemptions, while Governor Spanberger and legislators finalize a deal for retail cannabis sales starting July 2027. Other news includes challenges to Trump's monument and new…
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Virginia Budget Negotiators Reconvene Amid Data Center Tax Stalemate
Virginia's General Assembly budget negotiators are set to meet after 14 weeks of deadlock, with a July 1 shutdown deadline looming. Disagreements over data center tax exemptions remain the central hurdle, sparking intense debate.
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Virginia House Advances Budget Compromise Amid Data Center Tax Dispute and Gubernatorial Challenges
Virginia's House passed a budget compromise with Gov. Spanberger's backing, including raises and legal cannabis, but data center tax breaks remain a sticking point. Meanwhile, Lynchburg GOP primary results were voided, and new gun laws face enforcement challenges.
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Virginia Governor Navigates Budget Impasse Amid Federal Lawsuit and Economic Shifts
Governor Abigail Spanberger is at the center of Virginia's budget standoff over data center tax cuts, while the Trump administration sues the state over new immigration laws. A gun manufacturer exits, but new jobs are announced.
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Virginia Governor Sued Over Tech Ouster Amid Budget Standoff and Gun Ban Legal Fight
Governor Spanberger faces a lawsuit from a former Virginia Tech rector, while the state grapples with a budget impasse over data center tax breaks and legal challenges to a new assault weapons ban.
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Virginia Grapples with Measles Surge, Tribal Water Rights Win, and Utility Rebate Discussions
Virginia faces a measles outbreak, a Rappahannock Tribe legal victory for water rights, and state discussions on utility rebates from greenhouse gas funds. Rural hospitals are at risk, and Fairfax County leaders express concern over the state budget impasse.
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Virginia Governor Addresses Budget, Marijuana Market, and Rising Energy Costs
Governor Spanberger expects a new state budget by July 1, discusses legalizing recreational marijuana, and faces concerns over increased electric bills from rejoining RGGI, alongside other key Virginia developments.
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Virginia Budget Talks Collapse Amid Data Center Tax Dispute, "Skinny Budget" Eyed
Virginia's budget negotiations have failed over a data center tax exemption, with Senator Lucas blaming Governor Spanberger and Speaker Scott. A "skinny budget" is now considered as consumer sentiment hits a record low.
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