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Wason Center General Assembly issues survey tilts “blue” as to what Virginians favor
['Gene Marrano']
News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR
On its surface results of the annual Wason Center survey of where Virginians stand as the General Assembly session is underway seems very “blue,” but moderation may be the theme in Richmond this year.
15 dollars an hour minimum wage, guaranteeing reproductive rights in the state constitution, retail marijuana sales and restoring ex-felon voting rights automatically all had majority support.
A majority of Virginians support allowing the retail sale of recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth (60%).
A large majority of Virginians support increasing Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028 (78% support/strongly support) and requiring Virginia employers to provide some form of paid sick leave to employees (80% support/strongly support).
A majority of Virginians support a law requiring Virginia to establish a paid family and medical leave program providing up to 12 weeks of benefits for eligible individuals (84% support/strongly support).