VA legislators tighten ethics rules for public officials

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RICHMOND (WSLS) -Leaders in the house and senate came to a last-minute agreement on legislation aimed at tightening Virginia's ethics rules for public officials.

The new ethics reform put a 100-dollar cap on gifts lawmakers can accept including meals, entertainment and travel.

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Pressure to reform Virginia's ethics comes after the conviction of former Governor Bob McDonnell on corruption charges last year.


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