Virginia General Assembly laws take effect Thursday
Virginia lawmakers enacted multiple changes to safety, Sunday commerce, and drinking rules. Effective Thursday are updated shoplifting detainment, blue law tweaks for pet sales and auto parts, and new sip while walking provisions. The red light turning rule starts January with full stops required. Legal penalties expand for murder in rape or robbery and weapon use in felonies.
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GOP and the Market in Post Election Stock Trends
The piece analyzes eight presidential elections since 1944 showing Democrats often expanding markets after victories while GOP wins coincide with market declines in several cases. It notes future expectations and other factors influence markets beyond presidential outcomes. It ends by cautioning voters that investors weigh potential futures and political dynamics may shift before November.
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