GOP unveils $568 billion infrastructure plan with WV projects
A Republican Senators group led by Shelley Moore Capito proposed a $568 billion plan focused on core infrastructure. It allocates 299 billion for roads and bridges and includes funds for West Virginia projects like King Coal Highway and Coalfields Expressway, aiming to contrast Biden's larger package. Capito described it as the largest GOP infrastructure plan and suggested White House talks continue.
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Northam eases more virus restrictions in Virginia
Virginia Gov Ralph Northam announces easing of COVID rules as vaccination coverage rises. From May 15 indoor social gatherings may reach 100 and outdoor 250. indoor venues at 50 percent or 1000 people. outdoor venues at 50 percent with no cap. indoor spectator limits rise to 250 and outdoor to 50 percent capacity.
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Virginia Democrat primary early voting begins Friday
Early voting opens in Virginia for the Democratic primary to decide nominees for Governor Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Five pursue the Governor slot McAuliffe McCellan Carroll Foy Carter and In. Lt Governor field includes Ayala Rasoul McClellan Guzman Perryman Levine Warren. Jones and Herring vie for Attorney General. Republican nominees chosen May 8. Northern District Board of Supervisors seat special election on June 15 sees only Shanna Plaster on the ballot.
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D C statehood advances in House amid Senate clash
The House approved a bill to make Washington, D C the 51st state by a 216 208 vote along party lines. Republicans oppose the plan citing its Democratic lean and a difficult Senate path. The proposal would create one representative and two senators for the new state.
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