Alert Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch Apr 9, 2026 Apr 9, 2026 Updated Apr 10, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The first veto from Gov. Abigail Spanberger killed a top priority effort from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, to authorize a casino in Northern Virginia’s Tysons Corner.kAm$96 D2:5 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^=:D]G:C8:?:2]8@G^3:==\56E2:=D^a_ae`^$qfdeQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm$6?2E6 q:== fdek^2m 7=@FE65 =@42= @A:?:@? @AA@D:?8 E96 42D:?@ 2?5 25565 E92E D96’D 4@?46C?65 23@FE E96 DE625J AFD9 E@ 6IA2?5 82>3=:?8 H96? 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E96 8@G6C?@C’D 56D<]k^Am Dave Ress (804) 649-6948dress@timesdispatch.com 0 comments Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Photos: Richmond Flying Squirrels play first game at CarMax Park The Richmond Flying Squirrels played their first game at the much-anticipated CarMax Park on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Spanberger: A bumpy road, but a budget is on a path to her desk The way forward to a new state budget may not be clear, but Gov. 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