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The governor removed a barrier to local betting parlors despite bipartisan support.

The governor axed another Democrat-led effort to create a legal retail market.

Updated: The governor’s amendments include cuts to school support funding and a rental assistance pilot.

Technical and line item amendments to the budget are included in the governor's changes

The governor has signed 180 bills so far, with 800 more to consider

Researchers warn of potential biases in AI algorithms.

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Who’s Dillon, and why does the commonwealth follow his rule?

Virginia is the only state that requires lawmakers to approve individual payments.