POLITICS
$15 minimum wage inches closer to becoming law in Virginia
Published January 20, 2026
The House Labor and Commerce Committee advanced a bill to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. The bill will next be taken up by the House Appropriations committee.
Virginia Senate Dems advance constitutional amendments
Published January 16, 2026
The amendments to redraw the Virginia's congressional map, protect reproductive rights and gay marriage, and restore voting rights for the formerly incarcerated will next go to voters for approval.
These Virginia Democrats want to make the wealthy pay their fair share
Published January 15, 2026
One proposal would establish a millionaire’s tax and another would impose a corporate welfare tax on large employers with workers who depend on social services.
Virginia House Democrats advance four constitutional amendments
Published January 14, 2026
The Virginia House of Delegates advanced four constitutional amendments dealing with abortion rights, gay marriage, voting rights, and redistricting.
Virginia explained: How clean energy works, and how it could lower utility bills
Published January 13, 2026
As electricity costs rise across Virginia, clean energy is increasingly being viewed not as a future goal, but as a practical tool for keeping bills predictable and affordable.
Virginia Senate Dems roll out ‘2026 affordability agenda’
Published January 13, 2026
Virginia Senate Democrats held a press conference on Tuesday laying out their legislative priorities for this year’s General Assembly session.
Virginia Democrats back bills to address gender, racial pay disparities
Published January 8, 2026
Forthcoming legislation aims to bring greater transparency in the hiring process and combat wage discrimination in Virginia.
Will 2026 finally be the year paid leave becomes a reality for all Virginians?
Published January 6, 2026
Democrats and pro-worker advocates hope this can be the year Virginia expands access to paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave to hundreds of thousands of workers.
Virginia Democrats lay groundwork for paid leave after Youngkin
Published January 1, 2026
Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed paid maternity leave, calling it "bad for business." Now he's on his way out and Democrats are hoping to reintroduce it to Gov.-Elect Abigail Spanberger.
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Virginia’s PFAS crisis grows as federal rules fade
Published January 1, 2026
PFAS found a way to make sludge sound even less appealing.
Virginia's General Assembly has the chance to do something about it and we'll keep you updated @vadogwoodnews.
Virginia voter turnout soars on Election Day
Published December 31, 2025
Virginians are turning out to vote in droves on Tuesday, including in Stafford County, which has traditionally been a red district. But Howard Rudat, Chairman of the Stafford Democratic Committee, believes that this may be the election that turns Stafford blue.
Virginians have spoken—they’re ready for clean energy
Published December 29, 2025
Virginia families are stressed by rising energy bills, and national data shows electricity is one of the most painful monthly expenses. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s six-point plan taps into the reality of clean energy being local, reliable, and cost-competitive by focusing on local power generation, weatherization, affordability programs, and holding data centers accountable for their energy use.
Virginia voters spoke at the polls. They understand that renewables are unlimited, effective , and available close to home—and that could mean lower energy bills.
🖊️: Jessica F. Simmons