The Weekend Scoop
An update on Freitas' plans and other political news. .
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Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin comments on the tragic tornado outbreak that claimed more than 70 lives in states across the south Friday night
How would redistricting maps affect you? - Virginia Public Access Project
VPAP has an online tool that lets you see for yourself if your elected representatives would change under the maps drawn by special masters for the Supreme Court of Virginia. You also can see if the maps will change the partisan lean of the congressional, state House and Senate districts in which you would be placed.
Virginia political news links
McEachin says he will run for a fourth term in Congress, cites past pushes for 'equity' (Progress-Index)
Richmond councilwoman bets again on casino referendum, state senator hopes to block the chance (WRIC)
Economic experts say Youngkin tax cuts could continue underfunding Virginia’s essential services (VPM)
Northam celebrates record pardons, defends second chance for woman convicted of murdering Rusty Mack (WRIC)
We also have an update on Nick Freitas’ potential plans for running for Congress, some inside information about a Republican congressional campaign in the tenth district, and more. Check it out below: