The swearing in of a new President

The swearing in of a new President

Legislation to abolish the death penalty in Virginia has cleared its first legislative hurdle by passing out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here is some of the debate.

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State of the Commonwealth: Governor Northam proposes legalizing marijuana and eliminating the death penalty.

Here’s what both said about their vote

Beginning May 1st, Spotsylvania residents will need to have a decal on their windshield when taking trash to county convenience sites or the Livingston Landfill.

Residents may conduct business online or by appointment.

Customers should gather necessary documents, schedule an appointment and study for applicable testing

City water and sewer customers may have an opportunity for funding from the CARES Act.

Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock talks about the upcoming virtual House of Delegates session and his concerns about fairness and open government.

Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner both say President Trump should be removed from office thru the 25th Amendment.

Congressman Wittman says in a statement he thinks changes in Pennsylvania were unconstitutional

Spotsylvania Delegate Mark Cole is the former chairman of the Privileges and Election Committee.  He talks about reasonable election reforms and why he thinks mail-in voting opens the door the fraud.   Also, governing in a pandemic and redistricting.

Congressman Wittman says he has concerns about how votes were handled in several states

Virginia Senator Mark Warner says the process will likely be long, but he says Congress will certify President-elect Biden’s Electoral College win. In a meeting with state reporters, Warner is critical of Republicans.

Stafford Delegate Josh Cole (D-28) previews the 2021 General Assembly session that will be all virtual for the House of Delegates.  Topics include:  education, more money for mental health, legalizing marijuana and improving Brooke Road.

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly reflects on 2020:  The economic impact on COVID-19 and protests.  He looks ahead to challenges to transportation and schools.