Both of these bills were top priorities of the Democratic-controlled General Assembly this legislative session. Youngkin’s vetoes came just one day after his top priority–a $2 billion development district that would have included a new arena meant to attract the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards to Alexandria–fell through.
Both Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1 were introduced by Democrats and passed on party-line votes in the House of Delegates and Virginia Senate without any Republican support. Both bills passed out of the other chamber within the last few weeks. Republicans say they...
If signed into law, the Prescription Drug Affordability Bill would have a direct impact on Virginians’ wallets. Virginians spent 36% more per person on prescription drugs than the national average in 2020.
Virginia's 2024–2026 budget bill seeks to increase the state sales tax rate and broaden sales tax to digital products and services. Carly breaks down exactly which digital products you may see a tax increase on. @vadogwoodnews Virginia's 2024–2026 budget bill...
Bills the governor vetoed include one that would have restricted access to assault weapons, one that would have kept guns out of the hands of violent people, and one that would have prevented gun dealers who sell firearms out of their homes from being located within one and a half miles of elementary and middle schools.
When Biden signed the legislation in 2022, it did a number of things. Now, the legislation’s changes to the Medicare program will help beneficiaries save money.
In 2023, AARP Virginia polled voters of all ages and found that 35% of Virginians chose not to fill a prescription due to cost. If passed, Senate Bill 274 and House Bill 570 could help lower the costs of certain medications by creating a Prescription Drug...
Tuesday’s hearing marks the first time the right-wing Court has listened to a case relating to abortion access since their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The effort to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board comes as Virginians have been spending more and more on prescription drugs in recent decades. In 2020, they spent 36% more per person on prescription drugs than the national average. @vadogwoodnews The...
Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly finished its work last week. Jessica Craven updates us on what you need to know about the bills Governor Glenn Youngkin passed and vetoed. @vadogwoodnews Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly finished its...
