IN THE NEWS:
Automatic, Asymmetric Abentee Voting: Some, but not all, Virginia voters get an absentee ballot in the mail every election. That has completely changed the dynamic in special elections, where one of the biggest hurdles to overcome is making sure people know that the election is happening. Friend of the podcast David Ramadan says this is a trend that is harming Republicans.
The Great Resignation: According to new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 120,000 people in Virginia quit their jobs in October, a one-month increase of 14,000 people. That's the second largest increase in the country, second only to Florida. Michael Farren at George Mason University's Mercatus Center says more than anything, this is a sign of strength in Virginia's economy.
At the Watercooler: The Joint Subcommittee on Campaign Finance Reform had zero meetings in 2022 and no meetings are on the calendar for 2023. Meanwhile, an upcoming bill coming before the General Assembly might prevent local governments from issuing licenses for cats and dogs.
Trivia:
- Virginia is known as the Old Dominion State. That nicknames refers to the Virginia colony being the dominion of...who?
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