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The Rundown
Del. Paul Milde, R-Stafford, filed a bill that would close the loophole allowing people under 21 to possess nicotine products without any penalty.
Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA04, is backing two Democrats in competitive House of Delegates districts.
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Republican files bill to close loop-hole in Virginia’s ban on nicotine products for people under 21
