While not as dire as it was a year ago, vacancies in teaching positions across the state still number in the thousands.
Navy Veteran to Challenge Republican Congresswoman in Hampton Roads District
Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal has announced she’s running in Virginia’s Hampton Roads-area Second Congressional District in 2024.
Virginia Lawmakers Convene to Approve Budget Changes
The General Assembly met this week to officially approve a budget deal that gives Democrats virtually everything they want.
Here Are Your Options As Student Loan Payments Resume
Nearly half of all borrowers say they aren’t financially prepared to begin repaying their debt. Despite this, interest began accruing again on Sept. 1, and payments will be due again in October.
Many Virginia School Systems are Rejecting Youngkin’s New Anti-Trans Policy
A number of school districts are choosing to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new model policy, which rolls back protections for transgender and nonbinary students.
Millions More Workers Would Get Overtime Pay Under New Biden Plan
The proposed regulation would require employers to pay overtime to their salaried workers who are in executive, administrative, and professional roles, and make less than $1,059 a week, or $55,068 a year for full-time employees.
Protecting a Student’s Right to Read: One Group’s Battle Against Book Bans
There’s a growing issue around book banning in Virginia schools—and Red Wine and Blue seeks to empower parents to defend their children’s right to read.
As Strikes Continue, Biden Administration Highlights its Pro-Union Agenda
The administration’s show of support comes as unprecedented worker organizing — from strike authorizations to work stoppages — hit multiple industries this year, including, transportation, entertainment, hospitality and health care.
These 10 High-Priced Drugs Are Set To Become Cheaper for Seniors
Starting in 2026, the prices for these drugs will decrease for up to nine million seniors, thanks to a provision in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices for these drugs directly with the manufacturers.
Report: Virginia Republicans Plan Abortion Ban If They Win Statehouse In November
A source familiar with the governor’s plans says that passing a 15-week abortion ban will be his legislative priority if Republicans win majority control of the state House and Senate in this fall’s elections.