Monday as legislators tried to legislate while dealing with fallout from scandals at the top levels of government. Here, on the floor of the Senate, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax presides, at left, as Sen. Tommy Norment, center, has a discussion with Senate Clerk Susan Clark Schaar. Seated in the back, second from right, is Sen. Lynwood Lewis. Photo by Sherry Hamilton The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond during Monday's constant drizzle. Photo by Sherry Hamilton Sen. Tommy Norment stands in his office in the Pocahontas Building overlooking the State Capitol. He said amidst the turmoil surrounding state government, the building helps to keep him grounded. Photo by Quinton Sheppard Sen. Lynwood Lewis reflected on the situation at the top levels of government in Richmond on Monday. “It’s quite an upsetting time,” he said. Photo by Sherry Hamilton Del Keith Hodges, at left in a navy blue suit, votes on a bill on the floor of the House of Delegates on Monday. Photo by Sherry Hamilton

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