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Who’s behind an anti-redistricting flyer invoking Jim Crow? A former Hampton GOP delegate. (Virginian-Pilot)* 

Virginia House approves gun control bills over GOP objections (WTOP) 

Virginia won’t say which law enforcement agencies are breaking surveillance camera laws (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Richmond vape shop owner says city shut him down 'for the smallest reason' despite code compliance (WTVR) 

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