In a new interview, former president Donald Trump plays to anti-abortion advocates by stating he would allow states to enforce extreme abortion regulations during a second term.
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Op-Ed: DEI is here to Stay. You can’t ignore issues away
For many students, their school is their primary source of food, health and mental care. DEI works with specialized student support staff, such as counselors, psychologists and mental health specialists to provide appropriate family-based wrap-around services.
VIDEO: Youngkin, Democrats to start over on budget talks
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia's General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations on friendlier footing after weeks of public sparring. Our political reporter, Michael O'Connor, hit the scene last month; here's the latest...
How to apply for a job in the American Climate Corps
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, retrofit homes to be more energy-efficient, fight wildfires, and more.
Birth control protections await action by Youngkin
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has until May 17 to block or sign into law stronger legal protections for people to access contraception.
VIDEO: Prescription drugs are getting cheaper for seniors thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
Prescription medication costs are falling by the thousands this year for more than a million American seniors due to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Learn how to apply for these benefits at the link in our bio. Video: Carly Maher @vadogwoodnews...
Virginia Democrats fight to address underfunded, understaffed education system
Underfunded and understaffed schools across Virginia are watching and waiting for a new state budget that will determine the fate of their finances.
VIDEO: Virginia is the first southern state to ban child marriage
Here comes the bride? Of course—when she’s legally an adult! Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra, a newly elected Democrat serving Fairfax County, helped Virginia become one of just 12 states to ban marriage before 18. @vadogwoodnews Here comes the bride? Of course—when she’s...
A look ahead to Virginia in the 2024 Paris Olympics
As we prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics in July, we’re also taking a look back at Virginia athletes who competed for the United States in past global games.
Three ways Virginia’s working families were let down this session
The state budget is still being finalized, but in some areas it’s already clear where Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state lawmakers came up short for working families this legislative session. With a new Democratic majority in the Virginia General Assembly this year, many...