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The fractious GOP is consolidating around a "protect the children" platform for 2024

A year before presidential primaries begin, Republicans see this as a winning formula.

Axios

With EV batteries in demand, some in GOP say 'no' to China - Roll Call

As Americans snap up electric cars, some Republicans take a tough-on-China stance even for projects that would create jobs for Americans.

Roll Call

Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion access

A Democratic-led Virginia Senate panel has defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state

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Virginia governor expresses concerns about ESG investing

Virginia Gov. Glen Youngkin (R)—who worked for most of his career in financial services (private equity), where he eventually became co-CEO of the Carlyle Group— signaled last week that he, like many of his Republican colleagues, has some concerns about ESG:

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Virginia Is Considering 4 Different School Choice Bills

At least four different bills are before the General Assembly that would empower parents to use education funds in ways they see fit.

Reason

Virginia, Amazon announce $35 billion data center plan

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says the state has reached a deal with Amazon Web Services for the company to invest $35 billion in new data centers

The Independent UK

Sen. Tim Kaine to seek a third term

WASHINGTON — Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said he would seek a third term on Friday, a decision likely to provide some relief to fellow Democrats who face a difficult map in their effort to keep their majority in 2024.

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Sen. Tim Kaine to seek a third term - Roll Call

Sen. Tim Kaine said Friday he will seek a third term in Virginia in 2024, a year Democrats face an uphill fight to keep the majority.

Roll Call

Virginia gov calls for legislation on delayed school awards

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling for legislation to require student and parental notification about certain scholastic awards

The Independent UK

Did Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaugural speech signal a stay-at-home political future?

AUSTIN, Texas — A dozen years ago, the last Texas governor to run for president began a new term being coy about his White House ambitions.

Tribune News Service

Virginia governor scraps Ford's bid for EV battery plant with Chinese partner

A Ford Motor Co. battery plant investment sought by Michigan and Virginia that would have created roughly 2,500 jobs was rejected by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a potential Republican candidate for president, over his objections to the involvement of a Chinese partner.

Tribune News Service

Democrats push back against the ESG pushback

In response to House Republicans’ plans to use their new majority to investigate the ESG movement, three Democratic senators penned an op-ed accusing their GOP colleagues of overstepping. The three senators—Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)—also accused Republicans who oppose ESG of being anti-capitalist:

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Youngkin Nixes Ford Electric Vehicle Plant Over Anti-China Paranoia

The factory may have been a bad deal for Virginia, but tying the decision to Chinese aggression is the wrong move.

Reason

DeSantis uncertainty freezes 2024 Republican field

"Everyone not named DeSantis is having a hard time figuring out their way around him."

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Rouse defeats Adams in special general election for Virginia State Senate District 7

Aaron Rouse (D) defeated Kevin Adams (R) in the January 10, 2023, special general election for Virginia State Senate District 7. Rouse’s victory gave Democrats a 22-18 majority in the state Senate. The special election was called after the previous incumbent, Sen. Jennifer Kiggans (R), resigned on November 15, 2022,…

The Independent UK

Taxes, abortion on agenda as Virginia lawmakers back at work

The Virginia General Assembly has kicked off its annual legislative session with a hefty agenda that includes taxes, abortion and energy policy

The Independent UK

Furious British parent at Virginia school where 6-year-old shot teacher calls for change: ‘Why is it so bad?’

‘Guns, OK, that’s the biggest problem in this country’

The Independent UK

Teacher shot by 6-year-old no longer in critical condition as she’s hailed a hero for helping pupils flee

A Richneck Elementary School teacher identified as Abby Zwerner is listed as stable after allegedly being shot by a student

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Voters in the country’s top 100 largest cities and state capitals approved 91% of local ballot measures

Welcome to the Tuesday, January 3, Brew.

The Independent UK

States banking big bucks as Fed attempts to fight inflation

States across the U.S. built big budget surpluses as inflation helped drive up their revenues from income and sales taxes

Ballotpedia

Rouse, Adams running in Jan. 10 special election for Virginia State Senate District 7

Aaron Rouse (D) and Kevin Adams (R) are running in the January 10, 2023, special general election for Virginia State Senate District 7. The special election was called after the previous incumbent, Sen. Jennifer Kiggans (R), resigned on November 15, 2022, after being elected to represent Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.

The Independent UK

Virginia probes hiring of trooper who killed teen's family

The Virginia Office of the State Inspector General is investigating the state police hiring of a man who drove across the country, kidnapped a 15-year-old California girl and killed her mother and grandparents

The Independent UK

Youngkin executive order bans TikTok from state computers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of several Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and WeChat on state government devices and wireless networks

Los Angeles Times

Virginia governor asks for probe into hiring of ‘catfishing’ cop who killed 3 in California

LOS ANGELES — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has asked the state’s inspector general to investigate the Virginia State Police’s hiring of Austin Lee Edwards, the now-deceased cop who killed three family members of a 15-year-old Riverside girl he “catfished” online.

Los Angeles Times

Can red states overcome their hatred of California and embrace electric cars?

KOKOMO, Ind. — This industrial city an hour north of Indianapolis isn't as famous as Detroit, but it has become an unlikely battleground in the war over electric cars.

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