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Lots of amendments to General Assembly bills, some rufflled feathers

Lots of amendments to General Assembly bills, some rufflled feathers

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s unprecedented rewrites of 180-plus bills have triggered some Democratic backlash, with several legislators warning she is centralizing power and remaking major policy in the veto session.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax says governor is making it "pretty hard to legislate"

Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax says governor is making it "pretty hard to legislate"

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    AP top stories April 14

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    Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

    Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

    • LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press

    Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year's tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump's tax-related campaign promises.

    Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

    Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

    • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees.

    Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

    Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

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    Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

    Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

    • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Late Monday, she proposed amending the language to put greater focus on consumer and product safety and to ensure vape shops that illegally sell cannabis face tough punishments.

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        Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

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          Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

          Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

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                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 14

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                A1 Minute! April 13, 2026: Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start

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                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 13

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                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

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                Lots of amendments to General Assembly bills, some rufflled feathers

                Lots of amendments to General Assembly bills, some rufflled feathers

                Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s unprecedented rewrites of 180-plus bills have triggered some Democratic backlash, with several legislators warning she is centralizing power and remaking major policy in the veto session.

                Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

                Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

                Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees.

                Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

                Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

                Late Monday, she proposed amending the language to put greater focus on consumer and product safety and to ensure vape shops that illegally sell cannabis face tough punishments.

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Governors can sign bills into law, suggest amendments or veto bills. The General Assembly returns on April 22 to consider any amendments or try to overturn vetoes.

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                AP top stories April 14

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                Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

                Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

                Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year's tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump's tax-related campaign promises.

                Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

                Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

                Victor Glover is among 20 Black astronauts selected by NASA since its first class of Mercury astronauts in 1959, representing roughly 6% of all astronauts the agency has chosen.

                AI Is Cutting 16,000 US Jobs Monthly—and Gen Z Is Feeling It First

                AI Is Cutting 16,000 US Jobs Monthly—and Gen Z Is Feeling It First

                Goldman Sachs data shows AI is eliminating approximately 16,000 US jobs every month, with Gen Z bearing the heaviest burden: employment among software developers aged 22–25 has dropped nearly 20% since 2022. A new Gallup poll finds 18% of all American workers believe their job could be elimi…

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                Lots of amendments to General Assembly bills, some rufflled feathers

                Lots of amendments to General Assembly bills, some rufflled feathers

                Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s unprecedented rewrites of 180-plus bills have triggered some Democratic backlash, with several legislators warning she is centralizing power and remaking major policy in the veto session.

                Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

                Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

                Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees.

                Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

                Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

                Late Monday, she proposed amending the language to put greater focus on consumer and product safety and to ensure vape shops that illegally sell cannabis face tough punishments.

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Governors can sign bills into law, suggest amendments or veto bills. The General Assembly returns on April 22 to consider any amendments or try to overturn vetoes.

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