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Opinion Lt Gov. candidate Hala Ayala
Opinion OPINION: With Abortion Cases Before SCOTUS, Virginia Must Elect Reproductive Rights Champions to Statewide Offices

The leader of Planned Parenthood in Virginia and the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor explain how the Texas abortion ban has real implications in Virginia's Nov. 2 election.

Dogwood Staff November 1, 2021 12:24 pm EDT
Coronavirus
Coronavirus New COVID-19 Symptoms? Doctors Say Delta Variant ‘Acts Differently’

AXTON-Gone are the traditional versions from last year. COVID-19 symptoms in this Delta variant now mimic a 'bad cold', experts say.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Dogwood Staff July 15, 2021 5:34 am EDT
Education
Education How Can Virginia Schools Protect Against Cyberattacks?

RICHMOND-Virginia schools need a number of changes in order to protect against cyberattacks. The question is how will they pay for it?

Dogwood Staff July 8, 2021 7:29 am EDT
Education
Education What’s on the Menu? Task Force Considers Changes for Virginia Schools

RICHMOND-The governor's new task force will consider changing calendars and offering different meal options for Virginia schools.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Dogwood Staff June 28, 2021 3:21 am EDT
Law and Policy
Law and Policy After Emergency Order Expires June 30, Virginia’s Face Mask Ban Returns

BASSETT-After Gov. Northam's emergency order ends June 30, Virginia's face mask ban, created in 1953, goes back into effect.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Dogwood Staff June 21, 2021 6:31 am EDT

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Politics Rep. Abigail Spanberger says she's focusing on clean energy and conservation legislation in Congress
Politics Spanberger Highlights Clean Energy, Conservation Legislation

Politicians love to talk about protecting the environment on the campaign trail, but what's happening in Richmond and DC to actually put conservation practices in place? Rep. Abigail Spanberger says Virginia is taking steps to encourage clean energy on conservation practices.

Dogwood Staff June 11, 2021 9:00 pm EDT
Education LEARNS grants will help schools recover from the pandemic
Education LEARNS Grants To Help Schools Recover From Learning Loss

To help combat learning loss in Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam announced in May that districts could apply for part of Virginia’s $62.7 million LEARNS fund. LEARNS or Leading, Engaging, Assessing, Recovering, Nurturing and Succeeding, is a grant program that the Virginia Department of Education manages.

Dogwood Staff June 11, 2021 2:22 pm EDT