General Assembly
By Madison Hirneisen
(The Center Square) – A bill that would increase the standard tax deduction for both individual and joint filers, and lower Virginia’s top personal income tax rate was passed along party lines by a committee of lawmakers Wednesday.
Over the last few years, many Virginia officials have made it clear they don’t want the state to officially venerate Robert E. Lee anymore…After a Northern Virginia constituent asked about the issue, Del. Candi Mundon King, D-Prince William, says it’s time for the license plates to go too. And she’s filed a bill to get rid of them.
By Madison Hirneisen
(The Center Square) – A bill backed by Virginia Republican lawmakers to create “Education Success Accounts” to help parents pay for education expenses – including private school tuition – sparked debate among lawmakers Tuesday before clearing its first hurdle in a House of Delegates subcommittee.
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A bill filed by lawmakers representing Prince William and Stafford counties aims to restrict parents access to medical records.
Delegate Candi Mundon King’s HB2109 will allow judges to deny parents access to medical records if the judge deems the action “would be reasonably likely to cause substantial harm to the minor or another person or deter the minor from seeking care.”
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce aims to bring a delegation of business owners to Richmond ahead of the General Assembly session in January for Chamber Day at the Capitol.
The event on Thursday, January 19, 2023 will include an evening of networking reception with fellow Chamber members and guests from the General Assembly, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Manassas, and Manassas Park.