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Today’s Sponsor: Freedom Virginia
Both the House and Senate agree that Virginians need transparency in pricing. As this legislation moves forward, Freedom Virginia encourages legislators to adopt a comprehensive approach that bans junk fees across the entire economy, including on rental cars, credit cards, phone upgrades, meal delivery, and more.
Sen. Louise Lucas
The Arena Deal
The coveted Wizards/Capitols arena deal that Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been pushing for still has a few chances to come to fruition. Finance Chair Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, killed the Senate version the legislation to move the arena out of Washington D.C. and into Alexandria. She did not allow the House version of the bill to advance out of the Senate, either.
