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Virginia is also known as the “Mother of States.” All or part of the following eight states were formed from western territory once claimed by Virginia: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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A "yes" vote would allow the General Assembly to redraw Virginia's congressional districts, since other states have done so, in addition to giving effect to the proposed district map in time for the 2026 Congressional elections, and return the responsibility of drawing the congressional districts in 2031 to the Virginia Redistricting Commission.

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JD Supra: Virginia Law Will Require Pay Transparency, Restrict Employers from Seeking Wage History

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law SB215 and HB636, identical bills that require covered employers to disclose the wage ...

Virginia Law Will Require Pay Transparency, Restrict Employers from Seeking Wage History