Delegate McNamara says December revenue report removed from public website; urges transparency during budget debate During a point of personal privilege on Feb. 6, Delegate McNamara said the Commonwealth's December master revenue report was removed from the secretary of finance website and urged the governor to make the document available to legislators and the public; no immediate floor response was recorded.

Delegate McNamara raises alarm as key revenue report vanishes, questioning what the government is hiding from lawmakers and the public.

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Subcommittee carries HB 12 94 over to 2027 after sharp split between transparency advocates and law‑enforcement groups HB 12 94 would require disclosure and labeling when AI tools materially affect criminal investigations or police reports. The bill drew support from civil‑liberties and academic groups and strong opposition from prosecutors, chiefs and sheriffs citing discovery conflicts, victim safety and fiscal impact; the subcommittee carried the bill over to 2027 for further work.

A contentious new bill in Virginia aims to mandate police transparency regarding AI use in investigations, but faces fierce opposition from law enforcement over safety and fiscal concerns.

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Virginia House committee approves transparency bills on technology use and pandemic response Committee advances Senate Bill 1214 and Senate Bill 1387 for appropriations review

Virginia is taking bold steps to rebuild trust with citizens through new legislation that enhances transparency in technology use by public agencies.

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