POLITICS
Youngkin plays rural healthcare hero after supporting Medicaid cuts
Published December 9, 2025
Gov. Youngkin applied for $1 billion in federal funding to help Virginia's struggling rural hospitals. But the need for these funds are stems partly from Medicaid cuts that Youngkin himself supported, which stripped rural hospitals of much-needed funding—creating damage that this new reserve is unlikely to fully offset.
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Spanberger won on clean energy–now the real work begins
Published December 9, 2025
Incoming Gov. Spanberger won on her clean energy promises—now she and Virginia's Delegates are tasked with fulfilling those commitments after years of stalled progress.
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House Speaker: ‘We don’t like Kings in Virginia’
Published December 8, 2025
‘Sic Semper Tyrannis’ is a motto Virginians hold with pride. Saturday, October 18, millions of Americans across the country went to peacefully protest the Trump administration as part of the “No Kings” demonstrations.
Find the closest protest near you here: nokings.org/#maps
Virginians voted for clean energy. Why won’t utility companies listen?
Published December 8, 2025
Virginians overwhelmingly voted for clean energy candidates in this month's elections—yet energy companies like Dominion and Appalachian power are doubling down on fossil fuels. Not only does "dirty gas" harm families' bank accounts, it hurts their futures too, and the commonwealth is demanding accountability.
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Virginians share concerns about data centers at Ashburn town hall
Published December 5, 2025
Elected officials and residents in Loudoun County are becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to data centers, expressing concerns about their potential health impacts.
Virginia caller confronts GOP House Speaker on Trump’s threats to not pay federal workers
Published December 5, 2025
Tensions are getting high for Americans at risk of going without pay due to the ongoing government shutdown 🫠 A Virginia resident shares the hard truth of what could happen to her family if President Trump follows through on threats to withhold backpay for federal workers.
Evictions are on the rise in Virginia. Lawmakers are trying to address the crisis
Published December 4, 2025
Tens of thousands of Virginians are kicked out of their homes every year.
Richmond’s hidden energy crisis: Why thousands are paying more to stay warm (and what can be done about it)
Published December 3, 2025
Richmond families are paying too much to heat and cool aging homes. A new report says there’s a fix—if residents start asking for it.
Virginia shoppers pulling back on holiday spending
Published December 2, 2025
A new poll finds that Virginians are spending less this holiday season as they weigh economic concerns and elevated prices.
Youngkin’s legacy on public schools
Published November 26, 2025
Gov. Youngkin is leaving office, but his impact on Virginia's schools is lasting. He vetoed funding for public schools, pushed partisan politics into classrooms—and gave the parting gift of stacked education boards full of people who will make these conservative plans easier to execute.
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Virginia rep: Trump treats veterans like ‘garbage’
Published November 25, 2025
The Trump administration says it cares about parents, veterans, and federal workers. Virginia US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam calls BS.
Who from Virginia’s delegation voted “yes” on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’?
Published November 24, 2025
Hospitals are closing, thousands are expected to lose their health insurance and ALL of Virginia's Republican members of Congress voted for it to happen.
Their names are:
Rep. Robert J. Wiffman
Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans
Rep. Morgan H. Griffith
Rep. Ben Cline
Rep. John J. McGuire
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