Jahd Khalil
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Virginia lawmakers have voted to raise the marriage age to 18. Most states haven't
The bill awaits action by the governor and would bar minors from getting married — something activists say leads to abuses.
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Don Scott becomes first Black Speaker in Virginia Legislature's 400-year history
Del. Don Scott, a rising star among Virginia Democrats with a unique story, was voted in as speaker of the Virginia Statehouse.
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The committees intended to combat gerrymandering can look very different per state
More states have adopted redistricting commissions as an antidote to gerrymandering over the past decade. Depending on the state, commissions look and function very differently. Are they working?