Virginia Governor Makes Election Day A Holiday, Ends Voter ID Law
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Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia signed legislation to expand early voting, establish Election Day as a state holiday, and repeal the photo ID requirement for voting. He emphasized that these changes strengthen democracy by making voting more accessible. Additionally, Virginia abolished a state holiday honoring Confederate generals, which Northam stated commemorated a lost cause. The state also decriminalized marijuana, removing jail time for possession, though it remains illegal to sell. These legislative changes reflect a shift towards more progressive policies in Virginia.
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