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Wholesome News Hour: Lifesaving teens, unlimited strawberries, and charity for Virginia schools
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s wholesome news hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Harris wants to give working families a tax cut and raise taxes on corporations. Trump would do the opposite.
Kamala Harris has proposed increasing the corporate tax rate, expanding the child tax credit, and cutting taxes for more than 100 million working and middle class Americans. Donald Trump, meanwhile, said he wants to permanently extend tax breaks that primarily benefited the ultra-wealthy and corporations.
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VIDEO: Gen Z voter contrasts Harris and Trump during presidential debate
Jason Melendez, Virginia’s youngest legislative aide, noticed a big difference in demeanor between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump at the debate… did you? 👀 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews)
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What to know about Virginia’s constitutional amendment on the ballot this November
Virginia voters will decide on a referendum to amend the state constitution to expand the number of military families who are eligible for tax relief in the event their loved ones in uniform die.
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VIDEO: Virginia resident weighs in on the vice presidential debate
During the vice presidential debate on Tuesday night, a resident of Alexandria found both candidates to be “respectful toward one another.” @vadogwoodnews During the vice presidential debate on Tuesday night, a resident of Alexandria found both candidates to be "respectful toward one another." #vicepresidentdebate2024 #virginianews #virginianews2024 #election2024 #timwalz #jdvance ♬ original sound – The Dogwood
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A firsthand account: Highlighting Virginia resources during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and early detection is key. Breast cancer affects many families throughout the country, as well as in Virginia. In 2021 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 270,000 new breast cancer cases. While the number may seem daunting, there’s help on the horizon. Here at…
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Trump once again attacks USPS and mail-in ballots as Election Day nears
Just like he did in 2020, when he began attacking mail-in voting months before Election Day, Donald Trump appears to be laying the groundwork to once again challenge any election results he doesn’t like.
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Kaine’s policy skills, Cao’s rhetorical flair clash in Virginia US Senate debate
Kaine’s ability to speak on policy issues contrasted with Cao’s reliance on inflammatory right-wing rhetoric in Virginia’s US Senate race.
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Autumn bird migrations in Virginia: What, when, & where to watch
The Virginia birdwatcher’s guide to some of the most notable birds to look out for during autumn migrations, plus the best times and places to spot them.
