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Charlottesville school board approves union contract for support staff
Charlottesville school support professionals are slated to get annual 10.5% raises, but some won’t get paid federal holidays.
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The Chesapeake Bay Watermen: Inside the dying tradition (+ how to help keep it alive)
From blue crabs to oysters, Chesapeake Bay watermen have been fishing the waters off the coast of Virginia for generations.
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A gun, an unlicensed teacher, and no oversight: My life in a Virginia private school
As a student, I watched my Virginia private school unravel without accountability. That’s why I’m against expanding school vouchers that would funnel public money into private education.
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Early voting begins on Virginia redistricting referendum
Virginia Democrats say they need to redraw the state’s congressional maps in response to Republican gerrymandering in other states.
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12 organizations for Virginia’s women entrepreneurs: Resources, funding opportunities, & more
Here are 12 Virginia organizations offering funding, mentorship, training, and resources that every woman entrepreneur should know about.
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Virginia AG joins lawsuit suing Trump over tariffs
President Donald Trump wants to impose new tariffs on Americans despite a recent US Supreme Court ruling blocking a different attempt to do so. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is joining the fight against what amounts to a tax on everyday Americans.
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Data center tax exemption debate heats up in Virginia
State lawmakers and labor unions disagree over whether to lift a state tax exemption that helps data center companies save over $1 billion a year.
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Report: Virginians pay $1,000 more a year due to Trump tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariffs raised costs for American households by an average of $1,000 in 2025, according to a study by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation released on Feb. 6. If the tariffs remain in place this year, they are expected to cost households another $1,300 in 2026.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar.6- Mar.12)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Mar.6 through Thursday, Mar. 12.
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Cherry blossom alternatives: Virginia blooms without DC crowds
Discover where to see cherry blossoms in Virginia this spring, from small towns to botanical gardens, without having to face the DC crowds.
