The Fight for Fifteen, Mass Surveillance, and Attack of the Mama Bears
IN THE NEWS:
Democrats say they're not worried about the governor's threat to veto a raise in the minimum wage. They campaigned on the issue, and now they have made this their top priority -- House Bill One and Senate Bill One.
License plate readers can read hundreds of license plates a second, technology that law enforcement officials say helps track down stolen cars or human trafficking. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell says now is the time to create some guardrails, but the Senate rejected Suovell’s version of the bill last week after a passionate speech from Senator Laschrese Aird.
With a Republican in the Executive Mansion, the minority in the General Assembly actually plays a very important role in conversations here about everything from banning books to informing parents when students overdose on fentanyl. Republicans are hoping parental rights can be a powerful tool for leverage.
At the Watercooler:
The embarrassing Tweet from the Virginia GOP lying about House Speaker Don Scott's past.
The arena deal looks dead--and Michael explains the dubious claims on the released jobs proposal.