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For the longest time, urban and suburban areas got more electoral focus, with rural areas in Virginia–and across the country–being left out. This isn't viable anymore, and since its inception in 2019, Rural GroundGame, a grassroots, community-centered organization, has stepped in to help.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who represents Virginia's 7th District, is calling for greater transparency when it comes to elected officials’ finances. She first raised concerns after 2020 spending practices by some colleagues appeared to show a connection to potential pandemic-related profits.
The bill would leave in place existing state bans that are more restrictive but would override current bans after 15 weeks and outlaw abortion in states where it’s currently permitted under state law.
Lately, it seems like Gov. Youngkin has been everywhere BUT Virginia, as he has a busy out-of-state travel schedule booked over the next few months. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin hasn’t even been in office for a year, but he’s already on the road helping his fellow Republicans campaign in other states. His upcoming fall travel...
What if coming out to families wasn't a choice, but instead up to Virginia teachers? Gov. Glenn Youngkin weighed in on the issue in a recent interview.
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If passed, Spanberger’s Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust in Congress (TRUST) Act which was first introduced in 2021 would give lawmakers, spouses, and staffers a choice. They could either put their assets in a blind trust or sell them.
Yesli Vega, a Republican candidate seeking to unseat incumbent Democrat Abigail Spanberger made some controversial comments on abortion in new audio obtained by Axios.