Politics
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‘Defeat is sometimes a good motivator’: Virginia advocates look to midterms after redistricting ruling
The Supreme Court of Virginia overturning the special election on redistricting was a big loss for Democrats, but advocates looking to push back on the Trump administration still see some upside heading into November’s midterm elections.
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Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic redistricting
The decision overturns the results of last month’s special election that would have allowed Virginia Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map to help them win up to four more seats in the US House of Representatives.
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Campus workers union organizes George Mason chapter
As it continues advocating for better state labor policy, the United Campus Workers of Virginia (UCWVA) is expanding its presence with a new chapter in Northern Virginia.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (April 24 – April 28)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 24 through Thursday, April 28.
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Virginia Dems reject Spanberger’s changes on collective bargaining bill
Gov. Abigail Spanberger can either sign the collective bargaining legislation into law or she can veto a bill supported by unions who helped get her elected.
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Virginians projected to approve Democrats’ redistricting push ahead of midterms
Virginia voters were expected to approve a constitutional amendment to allow state Democrats to redraw congressional districts to help their party win more seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Unions urge Democrats to reject Spanberger’s changes to collective bargaining bill
Virginia labor unions and Gov. Abigail Spanberger disagree about the best way to expand collective bargaining to more public employees in Virginia.
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Spanberger signs workers’ rights bills, wants changes to drug affordability board legislation
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed several workers’ rights bills into law, but her proposed changes to legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board would delay the implementation of such a board.
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Spanberger ends tax breaks for Confederate groups
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday signed into law legislation to get rid of tax exemptions for Confederate groups.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (April 17 – April 23)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 17, through Thursday, April 23.
