Jahd Khalil
State Politics Reporter, VPM NewsJahd Khalil covers Virginia state politics for VPM News. Previously, he covered state government for RadioIQ and was a freelance journalist based in Egypt.
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The General Assembly reconvenes Monday for a special session. -
Virginia’s special budget session for the next two fiscal years starts Monday.
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More than 100 antiwar protesters have been arrested at colleges in the commonwealth.
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The school said 13 people were arrested and charged with unlawful assembly, trespassing.
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Two impending laws close a yearslong chapter marked by bipartisan delays.
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Youngkin pitched the changes to Virginia’s two-year spending bill as a "Common Ground Budget."
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The House exercised an arcane constitutional maneuver to prevent a full budget veto.
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Amendments on guns, abortion and environment will also be reviewed by lawmakers.
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This interview, conducted by phone on April 11, has been edited for length and clarity.
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The General Assembly will consider his recommendations and vetoes on April 17.
