>>After Speaking Against the Tysons Casino Bill, Democrats Removed a Senator from Two Committees
(Richmond, VA) -- Democratic State Senator Jennifer Boysko was removed from two committees in a rare mid-session shuffle. Thomas Cage with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 26-0 to oust Boysko from her positions as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Rules Committee. The change came after Boysko spoke against a bill that would have allowed for a casino to be built at Tyson’s Corner. The bill was ultimately killed in a House Appropriations subcommittee meeting. Boysko's removal from the committees was not explained, similar to the removal of Virginia Beach Republican Delegate Barry Knight from his position as ranking member from the House Appropriations Committee.