Listen up, Virginia! As you may know, the governor's seat is up for grabs in 2025. US Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) announced her bid earlier this year, followed by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. However, in April, Stoney quit his bid for governor and is currently...
The Federal Trade Commission recently voted to ban noncompete agreements. Unless business interest groups get their way (they've already filed a lawsuit), the new rule will go into effect 120 days after being published in the Federal Register. The ban requires...
Is the back-and-forth between Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin and the General Assembly giving you whiplash? Don't worry—our correspondent, Carly, has you covered. The fate of two birth control access measures is in Youngkin's hands, though he is likely to block...
In April, the Virginia NAACP accused Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office of refusing to release public records and correspondence related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Video courtesy of Jessica Craven Be sure to follow us @vadogwoodnews as we update you on...
84 members of the Virginia House of Delegates, Democrats and Republicans, rejected Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to the Right to Contraception. This bill aimed to increase contraceptive access by eliminating certain copays, cost-sharing requirements,...
Is Virginia looking at a possible government shutdown?! 🫠 Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia's General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations on friendlier footing after weeks of public sparring. The General Assembly is...
Good News, Virginia! We've heard from many educators that a salary increase would significantly support teachers, staff, and students. Jessica Craven explains how bills to increase teacher pay are making their way through the legislative process. Will these bills...
An effort to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026 is one step closer to becoming law after the Virginia Senate passed its version of the bill on Tuesday. The House version of the bill passed earlier this month. Now, at least one of the bills must...
Virginia public employees are currently prohibited from engaging in collective bargaining, but bills were introduced by Sen. Jennifer Boysko and Del. Kathy Tran to repeal this ban. However, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has already expressed his intention to veto any...
On Monday, Democratic Rep. Candi Mundon King passionately expressed her thoughts on HB-404, which would further restrict the already limited circumstances in which public funding can be used to provide abortion services. It would also prohibit state funding from...
