Tag: virginia_politics
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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.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyLegalElection Virginia budgetAssault weapon banData centersNorfolk HarborCourthouse securityVirginia politicsLegislationVirginia NewsReston
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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…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentEducation Virginia PoliticsState BudgetData CentersCannabis LegalizationAbigail SpanbergerLouise LucasDonald TrumpVirginia NewsReston
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VPAP Highlights Legislator Financial Disclosures and Key Virginia Political Developments
The Virginia Public Access Project offers transparent data on state legislators' financial disclosures and wealth, alongside curated political news, podcasts, lobbyist registrations, and large donations, serving as a vital resource for Virginia politics.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesElection Virginia Public Access ProjectVPAPVirginia General AssemblyFinancial DisclosuresLegislator WealthPolitical TransparencyVirginia PoliticsThe Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP)Reston
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Fairfax County Celebrates Pride Month Amidst State-Level Marriage Equality Debate
Fairfax County marks Pride Month, affirming LGBTQ+ inclusion and a top equality score. The county also highlights a state constitutional amendment vote on marriage equality and upcoming local development projects and community events.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalReal EstateEducation Fairfax CountyPride MonthLGBTQ+ RightsVirginia PoliticsReston DevelopmentCommunity PlanningLocal EventsHunter Mill District