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A three-judge panel declined to consolidate the lawsuits against the assault weapons ban in Virginia.
"Separate cases have already presented arguments and declarations on the issue of whether a preliminary injunction should be granted in the various jurisdictions where the cases are filed," the ruling from the panel states. "Further the courts have ruled on those preliminary injunctions in three of the four cases. It is too late to properly prevent inconsistent rulings."
https://www.virginiascope.com/three-judge-panel-declines-to-consolidate-gun-lawsuits/
Attorney General Jay Jones' office says Virginia assault weapons ban is in effect across most of the state
The office of Attorney General Jay Jones is clarifying how recent court orders affect the state’s new assault weapons ban and large-capacity magazine restrictions, saying the laws remain in effect but cannot currently be enforced by Virginia State Police and some localities because of preliminary injunctions.
Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is calling for a longer review process of the Dominion NextEra merger than current law allows.
The only option at this point to extend the review timeline would be for Gov. Spanberger to include it in her budget amendments. Spanberger's office declined to comment for this story.
The General Assembly budget is out and it is expected to generate $600 million a year in revenue from data centers. Also addresses data center noise.
The story on the conference report is here: https://www.virginiascope.com/general-assembly-budget-proposal-expected-to-generate-600-million-a-year-in-revenue-from-data-centers/
Gov. Spanberger backs House budget during caucus meeting Thursday night
virginiascope.comVirginia Supreme Court appoints panel to weigh consolidation of assault weapon ban lawsuits
virginiascope.comTorian, Lucas, and Spanberger met this morning while budget conferees were also in Richmond to meet. There was a promising feeling in recent days that a deal could be made for a full budget, but that all blew up this morning.
virginiascope.comVirginia’s leaders remain far apart on a state budget deal, with the negotiations and disagreements increasingly spilling into public view.
virginiascope.com“We will make sure that Justice Kelsey does not serve anymore come this January," said Del. Dan Helmer.
virginiascope.comGov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have blocked transfers to Red Onion state prison
virginiascope.comGov. Spanberger officially vetoed legislation that would establish a retail marijuana market.
“The Governor’s veto ignores the reality that cannabis is already being sold everyday across Virginia,” the legislation's sponsors Sen. Aird and Del. Krizek said in a joint statement. “The only question is whether we as leaders will finally ensure those sales occur within a legal, regulated market or continue turning a blind eye to a booming illicit market while pretending to be outraged by its existence.”