Spanberger ends tax breaks for Confederate groups
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday signed into law legislation to get rid of tax exemptions for Confederate groups.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday signed into law legislation to get rid of tax exemptions for Confederate groups.
The legislation includes home care workers and service workers at public universities, but excludes college faculty and graduate teaching assistants.
State lawmakers and labor unions disagree over whether to lift a state tax exemption that helps data center companies save over $1 billion a year.
Virginia Democrats say they are making good on their promises to pass bills to lower the cost of living in Virginia.
Virginia Democrats are pushing ahead with their plan to help fight back against President Donald Trump’s attempt to tilt the midterm elections in his favor.
The amendments to redraw the Virginia's congressional map, protect reproductive rights and gay marriage, and restore voting rights for the formerly incarcerated will next go to voters for approval.
The Virginia House of Delegates advanced four constitutional amendments dealing with abortion rights, gay marriage, voting rights, and redistricting.
Gov-elect Abigail Spanberger and Democratic leaders in the General Assembly announced their priorities for the upcoming legislative session at a press conference in Richmond on Thursday.
State Del. Sam Rasoul of Roanoke says he supports Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, and an end to US military support for Israel.
Democrats won on issues of affordability and working-class concerns. Now it’s time to deliver.