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Virginia General Assembly to Consider Legalizing Sports Betting

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U.S. District Court Sets Deadline for Redistricting ‘Special Master’

Recommendations would affect 2019 elections.

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Alexandria City Council Fills Planning Commission Seats

Brown, Koenig reappointed; Goebel fills third vacancy.

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Taking Control in Alexandria

Newly elected City Council, School Board take their posts.

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Where State and City Intersect in Alexandria

General Assembly convenes; state and local legislators weigh in.

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Trone Sworn In

Representing 6th District.

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Dorsey Chosen to Lead Arlington County Board

Garvey named vice chair.

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Boysko Wins Wexton Seat

Democrats enter the new year with a fresh victory and a full head of steam.

.Virginia’s 33rd state Senate District was once a solidly Republican seat, a place where conservative voters repeatedly rewarded Bill Mims for opposing same-sex marriage and championing homeschooling. But ever since Mims resigned to take a job in the McDonnell administration, the seat has been held by a succession of Democrats on their way to bigger and better things.

Week in Great Falls

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Northam Touts Bills on Voting Rights and Campaign Financing

Local legislators sponsoring election-oriented bills.

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Education Issues Take Center Stage

Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.

Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.

Prison Reform Advocates Want Data on Solitary Confinement

Cited as a mental health issue.

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Democratic Legislators on Gun Violence: ‘It’s Common Sense’

Bills focus on gun safety.

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Week in Reston

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