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Youngkin open to changes in skill games amendments
Virginia’s legislature said no to a host of amendments from Governor Glenn Youngkin to a bill legalizing skill games in the Commonwealth. But that didn’t end the conversation and lawmakers agreed to work with the governor to find a more palatable bill. Brad Kutner spoke with Youngkin and some pro-skill game activists as those negotiations […]
A Supreme Court victory for a Richmond man will impact veterans nationwide
A Richmond man’s victory in the United States Supreme Court is expected to help hundreds of thousands of veterans across the country. Michael Pope explains why.
Pope & Schapiro: Plenty of unfinished business
There’s still a lot of unfinished business from the General Assembly Session. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope talk about where we’re headed next.
Who has the upper hand in a Virginia budget standoff?
Lawmakers are expected to return to the Capitol in Richmond next month for a special session on the budget. Michael Pope has a preview.
Youngkin signs student athlete compensation bill
Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned rules barring college athletes from getting paid for the use of their image, states, including Virginia, have been working to develop rules to accommodate the change. Thursday morning Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill that would make such payments easier. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Even with some Republican support, Senate can’t override Youngkin’s veto of school construction tax option
Lawmakers were unable to overturn a veto from the governor on a bill that might have helped school construction. Michael Pope has more on the debate.
Virginia’s budget deal pushed to May after newfound collaboration between Youngkin and legislature
Virginia’s top elected officials appeared unified around the promise of a real compromise budget during Wednesday’s veto session. Brad Kutner has more from the Capitol.
The fate of skill games is now in the governor’s hands
Governor Glenn Youngkin is now facing a decision about what happens with slot-machine style machines in convenience stores and truck stops. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s legislature hasn’t overridden a veto in more than a decade. Could that change Wednesday?
Virginia’s legislature returns to Richmond Wednesday to review Governor Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes and amendments. While tension remains high, at least one bill with strong bipartisan support could see Youngkin rebuked. Brad Kutner has more.
A look at what the 2024 reconvene session may hold
All 140 members of the Virginia House of Delegates and the state Senate will be back in Richmond Wednesday. They’ll take action on all the governor’s amendments, including a historic number of budget amendments. Michael Pope has this preview.