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Virginia Senate Democrats advance mid-decade redistricting amendment

Virginia Senate Democrats on Friday approved a controversial constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to redraw the state’s congressional districts mid-decade, advancing a long-simmering proposal they say is necessary to protect Virginia voters from partisan map changes unfolding elsewhere in the country.

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Judge finds Virginia Democrats’ redistricting resolution illegal; new Maryland map advances

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Virginia court rules against Democrats' redistricting effort

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Virginia Democrats’ redistricting push is dealt a setback by state court

A state court on Tuesday blocked Virginia Democrats’ redistricting effort, delivering a setback to the party’s plans to redraw congressional lines ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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Judge finds Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal; Gov. Moore backs map in Maryland

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Virginia judge blocks redistricting as Maryland Democrats push new maps

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Virginia Democrats to appeal ruling on redistricting resolution

Judge Jack Hurley, Jr. stated that the proposed state constitutional amendment to redraw congressional district lines was invalid due to a technically under Virginia law.

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Judge deals blow to Virginia Democrat-led redistricting amendment

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Judge finds Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal; new Maryland map advances

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An assault weapons ban clears one hurdle in the Virginia Senate

Members of the state Senate are considering a bill that would ban the purchase or sale of assault weapons in Virginia.

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Virginia Senate passes redistricting amendment, teeing up special election

Virginia state Senate Democrats passed their redistricting constitutional amendment Friday, putting the party one step closer to redrawing the Old Dominion’s congressional lines. Democrats in the upper chamber passed a constitutional amendment for a second time that would allow lawmakers to redraw Virginia’s House map and temporarily bypass the state’s redistricting commission.

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Bill giving Virginia guard deployment priority over federal, out-of-state orders passes

A bill ensuring Viginia's National Guard answers first to the state, while still allowing federally authorized missions, passed the Senate on Thursday.

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Skill games legalization is back in Virginia. In first bill hearing, a Senate subcommittee wasn’t in favor.

RICHMOND — The Senate Gaming subcommittee voted 5-3 Friday against recommending a bill that would permit skill gaming machines in places like convenience stores and bars. However, the bill will appear before the full Committee on General Laws and Technology,