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VaNews for 2019 House of Delegates - District 80 - Regular General
Democrats believe marijuana will be decriminalized in Virginia
Several state Democrats say marijuana reform is likely now that Democrats control both chambers of the General Assembly for the first time in more than two decades. State Senator Louise Lucas (D), Delegate Cliff Hayes (D) and Delegate Don Scott (D) answered questions on the subject for well over an hour Thursday night at Portsmouth Sheriff’s Training Station on Green Street.
Race for open delegate seat in Portsmouth turns nasty
If there’s one thing uniting all three political newcomers in a wide-open House of Delegates race in Portsmouth, it’s tolls. All three candidates running this year in District 80 agree a contract creating tolls to cross the midtown and downtown tunnels was a raw deal for Portsmouth, and that getting answers from the government about questions can take forever.
Portsmouth lawyer Don Scott will be Democratic candidate for delegate seat
A scheduled party caucus to pick a Democratic candidate for the 80th House District has been canceled after a local attorney became the only person to file for candidacy in the area representing Portsmouth. Don Scott, a former officer in the Navy, is running to replace Del. Matthew James, a Democrat who stepped down earlier this month
Gov. Northam visits TCC Skilled Trades Academy to sign bill
...During a ceremony Wednesday, Gov. Northam signed HB2020 into law. The bill, introduced by outgoing Del. Matthew James, allows the Virginia Community College System to hire someone to help link up the business community with students to help the students find apprenticeships and jobs. "If one doesn't have a skill in today's age, they really have a disadvantage. We really want to make sure people are trained," Gov. Northam said.
Portsmouth Del. Matthew James steps down to take state economic development post
Democratic legislator Matthew James will stop representing the Portsmouth area in the state House of Delegates and take a high-level job in the executive branch. Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday he appointed James to his economic development team.
Del. Matthew James pleads guilty in Portsmouth to driving while intoxicated
State Del. Matthew James pleaded guilty Monday morning to driving while intoxicated. Under the plea agreement, he will not serve any time behind bars if he stays out of trouble for the next year.
State Del. Matthew James charged with drunken and reckless driving
State Del. Matthew James was arrested over the weekend and charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, court records show. The 63-year-old had a blood alcohol content of 0.18 when he gave police a breath test following his arrest Saturday night in Portsmouth, according to a certificate of analysis filed in court.