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In a series of key votes Thursday, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state, including a proposed 15-week ban with exceptions that was a priority for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.metro.us/virginia-democrats-defeat-bills-limiting-abortion-access/"></div>RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a series of key votes Thursday, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state, including a proposed 15-week ban with exceptions that was a priority for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. They are the first decisive legislative votes in Virginia since...

Energy innovation in Southwest Virginia and RGGI also set for discussion.

The proposals range from a life at conception measure to bans on most abortions at 15 weeks or 24 weeks.

Governor Glenn Youngkin campaigned on a platform of limiting abortions with a 15-week ban. But Democrats in the Senate are rejecting any new restrictions.

The proposals range from a life at conception measure to bans on most abortions at 15 weeks or 24 weeks.

Senators from Southwest Virginia want to cut back on taxation and plastic pollution, according to some bills filed for the 2023 lawmaking session that started Wednesday in Richmond.

Blackstone Data Services will be in Tazewell County, Va., where it will provide data center hosting, server and node maintenance, and cryptocurrency mining container assess manufacturing to benefit a three-state area.

Coronado Global Resources Inc. has announced plans to expand in Buchanan County and Tazewell County.

RICHLANDS, Va. – Appalachian Millworks & Cabinetry, LLC has received a $400,000 loan from Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to assist the custom cabinetry, flooring and millwork manufacturer in the relocation and renovation of its production facility as well as to streamline production, purchase machinery and add jobs.