Kaine calls for Child Tax Credit extension and more from Virginia politics

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Dec 15, 2021

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ON LAST DAY OF CHILD TAX CREDIT PAYMENTS, KAINE CALLS FOR EXTENSION IN BUILD BACK BETTER

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement calling for swift passage of the Build Back Better bill, which includes an extension of the Child Tax Credit:

"It's clear the Child Tax Credit expansion has made a huge difference in the lives of families across the Commonwealth and we need to continue helping these Virginians in need," said Senator Kaine. "That's why I am pushing to extend these tax cuts in the Build Back Better bill as soon as possible."

Executive Moves

Governor Northam to continue 'Thank You, Virginia' Tour with announcement about the Chesapeake Bay in Charles City at 9:30 am.
Governor Northam to host Chesapeake Bay Executive Council Meeting in Richmond at 12:30

Governor Northam to make announcement celebrating partnership with Virginia Tribal Nations in Capitol Square at 3:30 pm.

VA-07 Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger held a virtual town hall

The latest rumors around Virginia

A former member of Congress is talking to Republicans around Virginia about possibly running for the state Senate.
A Senate rematch is possible in Henrico with multiple Democratic candidates considering jumping into the race.

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