July 8 to July 14, 2019

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An attendee at a January committee hearing in the General Assembly wears a holstered gun in his belt. State lawmakers allow only people with concealed carry permits to bring guns into the Capitol. Guns are banned in other state office buildings. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)

Summary

  • Special session on guns: A big crowd, a quick adjournment, a post-election punt and a confusing charade
  • Gerrymandering fights aren’t over, as states ready remedies
  • Gun control special session: Here’s what to expect
  • Kaine says it’s ‘completely bogus’ to compare his Virginia Tech panel to GOP’s gun plan
  • How will GOP’s get-out-of-Dodge move play in November?
  • Rep. Scott on $15 minimum wage bill: ‘I’d love to campaign on it’
  • Republicans introduce bills restricting guns in government buildings
  • Students activism should shame officials into action
  • Virginia regains No. 1 ranking by CNBC of best states for business

OnAir Post: July 8 to July 14, 2019

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