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Virginia’s reproductive freedom amendment faces a last-minute roadblock

A challenge out of Bedford County claims HJR1 skipped mandatory public-notice steps. Supporters point to a Spanberger-backed fix and call the case a “frivolous” attempt to stall a reproductive freedom vote.
POLITICS - Dogwood

New group of Alexandria City workers vote to unionize

A group of Alexandria city workers voted to unionize this month as Virginia as a bill to lift the ban on public-sector collective bargaining awaits the signature of Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
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Dems’ new energy bill could lower costs for American households. Here’s how it works

The Energy Bills Relief Act focuses on building more energy, shifting costs, and protecting families.
POLITICS - Dogwood

11 pro-worker bills the Virginia General Assembly passed in 2026

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has until April 13 to decide whether to enact, veto, or amend legislation passed by the General Assembly during its 2026 regular session.
POLITICS - Dogwood

Virginia lawmakers pass bill to end collective bargaining ban for public workers

The legislation includes home care workers and service workers at public universities, but excludes college faculty and graduate teaching assistants.
POLITICS - Dogwood

Republicans’ anti-redistricting campaign leans on misinformation, ‘offensive tactics’

Opponents of redistricting are tying it to Jim Crow and distorting Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s position to win over voters. And redistricting supporters are twisting President Donald Trump’s words to make their case.
POLITICS - Dogwood

Virginia workers push for bargaining rights with session ending soon

In a massive display of solidarity, a large crowd of home care workers, campus workers, teachers, electricians, and grocery store workers rallied in downtown Richmond on Wednesday evening in support of expanding collective bargaining rights. 
POLITICS - Dogwood

Charlottesville school board approves union contract for support staff

Charlottesville school support professionals are slated to get annual 10.5% raises, but some won’t get paid federal holidays.
POLITICS - Dogwood

Early voting begins on Virginia redistricting referendum

Virginia Democrats say they need to redraw the state’s congressional maps in response to Republican gerrymandering in other states.