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December 28, 2024

AEP's small modular reactor project backed by area lawmakers

The News & Advance

“It may not happen right away. You’ve got to invest the money to build the product,” he said at an open house hosted by Appalachian Power in Lynchburg in early December. “But we’re also very mindful of the ratepayers.”

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December 17, 2024

"It's going to help a lot": Servers react to proposed no-tip tax
 

ABC-13 WSET

Delegate Wendell Walker said the Governor will be presenting his budget to the General Assembly on Wednesday. If there is a deficit left over from the tip tax, they will have to find a way to fill it...

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December 10, 2024

No, we should not legalize retail sales of cannabis
 

Cardinal News

If we cannot manage or enforce the existing gray market, how do we expect to properly regulate a fully legal retail cannabis market? It is clear that any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis will only further...

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November 7, 2024

Leaders talk election outcome at 'Take Your Legislator to School Day' in Campbell County

ABC-13 WSET

It was an answer to prayer," Walker, the Republican Delelegate representing the 52nd District, explained. "It was a great day in America. And the fact that we have a new President-elect coming in with a proven...

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December 18, 2024

Youngkin unveils budget amendments focusing on education, tax relief

ABC-13 WSET

"With the budget that the governor is proposing and with what the legislators are going to come out with, I think it’s going to be a win win for everybody in the Commonwealth," Del. Walker said.

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December 16, 2024

Youngkin pitches ‘no tax on tips’ bill, Democrats push 'momnibus' to address maternal healthcare

Radio IQ

Lynchburg Delegate Wendell Walker made the trip to McLean's to support Youngkin’s tax-free tips effort. Walker’s district includes four colleges; he said students could benefit under Youngkin’s plan...

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November 21, 2024

Virginia lawmakers consider new measures to address campus protest challenges

ABC-13 WSET

Lawmakers like Del. Wendell Walker (R-52nd District) said this meeting is only the beginning of these conversations. "If we need to look at additional funding for public safety, or the secretary of public safety needs to...

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October 30, 2024

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Blackwater CSO Tunnel Project

City of Lynchburg

Mayor Reed recognized elected officials in attendance for their support of CSO investment, including Delegate Wendell Walker, State Sen. Mark Peake, Councilmember Sterling Wilder, and former...

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December 17, 2024

Youngkin takes aim at tax on tips in latest budget proposal
 

VPM News

Del. Wendell Walker (R–Lynchburg) pointed to tax relief when asked about the possible compensation shift from wages to tips. “As far as guardrails, what we need to do is be mindful of what our constituents are telling...

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December 11, 2024

Lawmakers talk 2025 General Assembly outlook at biannual 'Pancakes & Politics' breakfast

ABC-13 WSET

Your lawmakers talked about the important issues as they prepare for the next session in 2025. Republican Delegates Wendell Walker and Eric Zehr were joined by Senator Mark Peake...

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November 17, 2024

Boys & Girls Club gets 100 free laptops from AT&T for area youth

The News & Advance

State Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, and Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, joined Lynchburg Mayor Stephanie Reed to meet with the club’s members and staffers and thank AT&T for its donation.

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October 30, 2024

Vandals spray paint Republican campaign signs in Lynchburg
 

The News & Advance

“The money that was invested in the signs is from private donors, and they’re a form of free speech and expression,” Walker said. “So when people take the opportunity to deface the signs and say, ‘We don’t like this...

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