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November 29, 2018

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Fairfax lawmaker wants to ‘Keep Virginia’s money in Virginia’ by allowing sports betting

Thursday, Nov 29

Del. Mark Sickles, D-Fairfax, wants to legalizes sports betting in Virginia.

Proposed changes to Virginia eviction laws aim for fairer balance

Virginia landlords and tenant advocates agreed on a compromise set of reforms to ensure evictions are done fairly.

With Supreme Court considering redistricting appeal, House Republicans ask to pause map drawing

With the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to hear arguments related to the constitutionality of 11 Virginia legislative districts, Speaker of the House Kirk Cox is asking for a stay on any remedial map drawing.

CNU, NNPS create program for low-income students

Up to 75 rising sophomores in Newport News will have the chance to be admitted early to Christopher Newport University, according to a new agreement signed Wednesday between CNU and Newport News Public Schools.

2018 Atlantic hurricane season beats expectations, packs a punch

The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season beats federal forecasters' expectations and packs a strong punch with eight hurricanes — two of them major Category 4s