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Virginia’s budget surplus grows as revenues beat expectations due to Republican management

Virginia’s general fund revenues rose sharply in April, bucking signs of a national economic cooldown as the state continues to post steady long-time job growth and rake in more tax dollars than projected.

Response to “Trump’s Attack on Offshore Wind is Hurting Virginia. Why Aren’t Republican Leaders Fighting for Us?”

The Virginia Mercury article (May 19, 2025) argues that President Donald Trump’s executive order halting offshore wind project approvals, permits, and funding is detrimental to Virginia’s economy, particularly the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, and criticizes Republican leaders like Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares for not opposing it.

Arlington leader opposes a region-wide tax on sales to support Metro

Arlington's representative in a panel that is studying D.C. Metro financing opposes a regional sales tax for the transit system.

Gaming

Tysons Casino proponent donates $15,000 to Arlington Democrat delegates Patrick Hope and Adele McClure

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Two Arlington state representatives received $15,000 from a developer who hopes to bring casino gaming to Northern Virginia.

Virginia internet gaming bill delayed for further study, eyes 2026 launch

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A proposal to legalize internet gaming in Virginia has been put on hold as lawmakers seek more time to assess its potential impact. Senate Bill 827,  introduced by Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, would authorize the Virginia Lottery Board to issue licenses to casino gaming operators for online gaming. 
Virginia Betting

Virginians wagered almost $761M in sports betting in November 2024

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Virginia Lottery released data on Tuesday showing that Virginians wagered $760.96 millions in sports bets in November 2024. This is 19.1% more than what they wagered in November 2023.

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