POLITICS
Dems’ new energy bill could lower costs for American households. Here’s how it works
Published March 23, 2026
The Energy Bills Relief Act focuses on building more energy, shifting costs, and protecting families.
11 pro-worker bills the Virginia General Assembly passed in 2026
Published March 19, 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has until April 13 to decide whether to enact, veto, or amend legislation passed by the General Assembly during its 2026 regular session.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar. 20 – Mar. 26)
Published March 18, 2026
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide—Friday, Mar. 20 through Thursday, Mar. 26.
Virginia lawmakers pass bill to end collective bargaining ban for public workers
Published March 16, 2026
The legislation includes home care workers and service workers at public universities, but excludes college faculty and graduate teaching assistants.
Republicans’ anti-redistricting campaign leans on misinformation, ‘offensive tactics’
Published March 13, 2026
Opponents of redistricting are tying it to Jim Crow and distorting Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s position to win over voters. And redistricting supporters are twisting President Donald Trump’s words to make their case.
Virginia workers push for bargaining rights with session ending soon
Published March 12, 2026
In a massive display of solidarity, a large crowd of home care workers, campus workers, teachers, electricians, and grocery store workers rallied in downtown Richmond on Wednesday evening in support of expanding collective bargaining rights.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar. 13 – Mar. 19)
Published March 11, 2026
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Mar. 13 through Thursday, Mar. 19.
Charlottesville school board approves union contract for support staff
Published March 10, 2026
Charlottesville school support professionals are slated to get annual 10.5% raises, but some won’t get paid federal holidays.
Early voting begins on Virginia redistricting referendum
Published March 6, 2026
Virginia Democrats say they need to redraw the state’s congressional maps in response to Republican gerrymandering in other states.
Virginia AG joins lawsuit suing Trump over tariffs
Published March 5, 2026
President Donald Trump wants to impose new tariffs on Americans despite a recent US Supreme Court ruling blocking a different attempt to do so. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is joining the fight against what amounts to a tax on everyday Americans.
Data center tax exemption debate heats up in Virginia
Published March 5, 2026
State lawmakers and labor unions disagree over whether to lift a state tax exemption that helps data center companies save over $1 billion a year.