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Speaker cites Northern Virginia’s 42% share of population to argue state should prioritize region
Summary
In a brief exchange, Speaker 2 said Northern Virginia accounts for 42% of the population and argued that state resources should prioritize the region because of its economic contribution and commuting patterns; they also raised disparities in graduation rates between Northern Virginia and Richmond/Petersburg.
Speaker 2 (Respondent) said Northern Virginia accounts for 42% of the Commonwealth’s population and argued that state priorities should reflect that share. "Northern Virginia is 42% of the population," Speaker 2 said, adding that the region’s commuting patterns and business activity feed revenue into the state.
Speaker 1 asked whether the Commonwealth and regional…
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