POLITICS
Virginia Rep. McClellan, gearing up for Trump 2.0, reflects on MLK’s legacy
Published January 17, 2025
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia talked about her reaction to the Richmond water crisis and how she works with people she disagrees with in Washington.
Virginia House, led by Dems, advances three constitutional amendments
Published January 14, 2025
The resolutions now go to the Virginia Senate as part of a two-year process that culminates in a statewide referendum. The Virginia House of Delegates advanced today three constitutional amendments that would bolster reproductive rights, marriage equality, and voting rights as part of a two-year process that culminates with a statewide vote. The House passed […]
US House Republicans want to cut Medicaid. Why that’s bad news for Virginia.
Published January 13, 2025
By one estimate, over 600,000 people in Virginia are at risk of automatically losing their health insurance through Medicaid if federal funding drops.
Youngkin to visit Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Published January 9, 2025
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will join other Republican governors tonight for a dinner with President-elect Donald Trump for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans
Published January 8, 2025
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
Richmond water crisis delays start of Virginia General Assembly business
Published January 8, 2025
Richmond residents and businesses have had to boil water as they wait for water pressure to return.
Virginia Democrats win Northern Virginia special elections, keep General Assembly control
Published January 8, 2025
State Democrats won two special elections in Northern Virginia on Tuesday to keep their narrow majorities in the General Assembly.
Warner to US House Republicans: ‘You’re playing with people’s lives’
Published December 20, 2024
As Republicans push the federal government to the brink of a shutdown, Virginians are bracing for the impact.
Youngkin again looks to cut assistance for abortions for severe fetal diagnoses
Published December 20, 2024
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is trying to again block state funding for low-income people seeking abortions when faced with severe fetal diagnoses.
New study finds that air pollution could be threatening the success of IVF treatment
Published December 19, 2024
Researchers looked at the air pollution levels while the donor eggs were developing and the 72 days when the sperm was developing and found a link between an increase in exposure to air pollution and lower embryo quality and egg survival in both cases.
Sick of hidden fees on concert tickets and hotel stays? A new federal rule bans them.
Published December 18, 2024
Now, live event businesses and hotels must clearly list their prices in both their advertising and pricing information.
Youngkin unveils Virginia budget proposals
Published December 18, 2024
The Youngkin Administration said Virginia has a multibillion dollar surplus and strong economic outlook for the next two years. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin presented today budget proposals to take advantage of a rosier economic outlook for the state that would increase funding for schools, hospitals, and offer tax relief. “Virginia is roaring,” Youngkin said in […]