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By Andrew Kerley and Sarah Hagen, VCU Capital News Service Thousands traveled to the nation’s capital on Monday to celebrate or protest President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, despite inclement weather and below-freezing temperatures that pushed the event inside. Some young voters near the Capitol celebrated the 47th president
Click here to read moreVirginia House moves measures to protect abortion, same-sex marriage, voting rights
By Seraina Caviezel and Juliet Zuker, Richmond Capital News Service The Virginia House passed three Constitutional amendment resolutions Jan. 14 that could significantly reshape state policy on abortion, voting rights and same-sex marriage. The measures proposed by Democrats, HJ 1, HJ 2, and HJ 9, passed largely by party lines
Click here to read moreLobby Day in Richmond highlights divide over gun policy in Virginia
Small crowd of Second Amendment supporters urges action against gun control measures as Democrats push new proposals
Click here to read moreVanValkenburg's bill aims to force planned Henrico gaming facility to face public referendum or lose revenue
Work is ongoing to prepare a Henrico shopping center site for the arrival of a controversial gaming boutique – slated to include as many as 175 historical horse racing machines, a wine bar and live entertainment – but Henrico State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-16th District) is hopeful that an amendment he has
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