Delegate Charniele Herring of Alexandria, the new House majority leader, addresses the House chamber on Wednesday. Other delegates, from left, are Hala Ayala of Prince William County and C.E. “Cliff” Hayes Jr. of Chesapeake.
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Va. General Assembly starts on historic note
The General Assembly was gaveled into a potentially history-making session Wednesday with Democrats in control of both houses and eager to usher in changes that will make it easier for Virginians to vote, reduce the barriers they face in renting and increase the minimum pay they receive for working.
