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Sat Mar 9, 2024, 12:39 PM Mar 9

Youngkin signs marriage equality measure, takes tougher line against gun control

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Youngkin signs marriage equality measure, takes tougher line against gun control

Ban on legacy admissions among 64 bills signed by governor

BY: GRAHAM MOOMAW - MARCH 9, 2024 10:31 AM

In the first signals of how he’ll act on legislation approved by Virginia’s Democratic General Assembly, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a largely symbolic bill protecting same-sex marriage but took a more adversarial stance to bills dealing with gun control, reproductive rights and marijuana.

Youngkin had until Friday night to take action on 84 bills the legislature sent to him on a shorter-than-usual timeline. He vetoed eight, recommended changes to 12 and signed the rest.

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Youngkin signs marriage equality measure, takes tougher line against gun control (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Mar 9 OP
Vetoed a bill to inhibit book bans and to rejoin the regional voter fraud prevention program underpants Mar 9 #1
Wants to run for MOMFUDSKI Mar 9 #2
I think he has plans for Senator underpants Mar 9 #3
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