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Track bills as they work their way through session

Virginia's regular legislative session runs January-March, so we're in the thick of session where thousands of bills are introduced in the House and Senate. It's all trackable online here: https://lis.virginia.gov Follow bills you care about as they move from subcommittee,

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Crosspost from /politics: Judge finds Virginia Democrats’ redistricting resolution illegal

A Virginia judge has ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment allowing Democrats to redraw the state's Congressional maps is illegal, dealing a setback to the party's efforts to gain seats in the U.S. House in November. The ruling was based on three grounds, including the failure of lawmakers to follow their own rules for adding the redistricting amendment to a special session. Meanwhile, in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore testified in favor of a new map that could help Democrats defeat the state's only House Republican.

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Polysubstance Misuse in Fairfax: A Public Health Wake Up Call

Recent trends in Fairfax, Virginia, highlight a concerning rise in polysubstance misuse, signaling a public health challenge that requires urgent attention. According to local reports, many residents are using multiple substances at the same time, which significantly increases th

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Virginia native Gladys West, whose work enabled GPS, died at 95

Dr. Gladys West, a pioneering mathematician who played a crucial role in developing the technology behind GPS, passed away at 95. Born into poverty in Virginia, West overcame significant challenges to earn degrees in mathematics and become one of the first African American women to work at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Her work on accurately modeling the Earth's shape was foundational to the creation of GPS, which is now integral to global navigation and daily life.

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Best Dog Training program in Virginia

Anyone want to suggest a dog program in Virginia?

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Incoming governor primed to hit the ground running

This article discusses the political landscape in Virginia as a new governor and House of Delegates take office. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed an experienced cabinet, which suggests she will be able to implement her plans quickly. Democrats have a larger majority in the House, which may lead to a rush of progressive legislation. Key issues to watch include the legalization of cannabis sales, proposed constitutional amendments, and potential redistricting efforts.

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Track bills as they work their way through session

Crosspost from /politics: Judge finds Virginia Democrats’ redistricting resolution illegal

Polysubstance Misuse in Fairfax: A Public Health Wake Up Call

Virginia native Gladys West, whose work enabled GPS, died at 95

Best Dog Training program in Virginia

Incoming governor primed to hit the ground running

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