Slot Machine Politics, Jim Crow Wages, and Senatorial Misgendering

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IN THE NEWS:
During session, Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears publicly misgendered Senator Danica Roem, leading to chaos in the chamber, public outcry, and not much of an apology. Michael and Lauren discuss what happened and to what extent it might have been intentional.
Farm workers in Virginia are exempt from the minimum wage, on account of a racist compromise made during the Jim Crow era. The governor now has a bill on his desk that would remove the exemption, but business interests are lining up to defend the existing law.
The movement to bring skill games (or electronic gambling machines) into truck stops and gas stations is seeing pushback from opponents who say they represent a public safety risk.
TRIVIA: How many constititutions has Virginia had?

At the Watercooler:
- A new bill from Senator Russet Perry to restrict the travel of local officials, coming after a trip to Ghana from a member of the Loudon County Board of Supervisors.
- Michael discusses the historical election where cross-party voters actually did make a difference in a primary election--back in 1949.
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