POLITICS

VA Medicaid Patients Could Lose VITAL Repro Services!
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 22, 2025
US House Republicans approved a budget bill aiming to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, threatening access to health care for nearly 25,000 Virginians last week. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia said the bill jeopardizes essential services such as birth control, STI treatments, and cancer screenings, especially in underserved communities.
Republicans describe the move as a shift of funding away from abortion providers, although Medicaid already restricts abortion coverage. They aim to pass the bill in the US Senate by Memorial Day and deliver it to President Trump for signing by July 4.
#VAPolitics #VAmedicaid #HandsOff
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Spanberger rolls out policies to lower costs of prescription drugs, health coverage
By Michael O'Connor |
Published May 21, 2025
Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday unveiled a set of policies aimed at lowering the costs of prescription drugs and health coverage.Ā

Sen. Mark Warner Rips RKF Jr. During Confirmation Hearing
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 21, 2025
The grilling continues š„ Virginia Sen. Mark Warner did not hold back during the confirmation hearing for Trump's nominee, RFK Jr., for Health and Human Services Secretary.

Apple got exempted from tariffs, but VA small businesses aren’t so lucky, delegate says
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 21, 2025
President Donald Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses that lack the resources of huge corporations that can lobby the Trump administration for exceptions. Hear Virginia Del. Josh Thomas break down how Republicans are using tariffs to pick winners and losers in our economy.

Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could leave Virginians without critical care and food assistance
By Michael O'Connor |
Published May 15, 2025
Proposed budget cuts threaten access to essential services for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities across Virginia.

Sen. Kaine Doesn’t Let Up On Trump Nominee Vought On Family Funding Programs
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 14, 2025
Virginia US Sen. Tim Kaine had some questions š§ for Trump's nominee for Budget Director. Wait for Kaineās mic drop at the end. š¤

Youngkin addresses advisor’s resignation after extortion claims from LG candidate
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 14, 2025
Gov. Youngkinās top PAC advisor is outāafter being accused of trying to extort Virginiaās openly gay GOP lt. gov. nominee, John Reid.
Matt Moran allegedly pressured Reid to drop out over claims tied to an explicit account (which Reid denies).
š„ Watch what he had to say about the shake-up:

Wife of Georgetown professor detained by Trump regime speaks out
By Michael O'Connor |
Published May 14, 2025
āAll weāre praying for is freedom and justice.ā
On March 17, masked federal agents seized Virginia resident Dr. Badar Khan Suri. Now heās 1,500 miles away in a Texas detention centerāhis family says heās being punished for speaking out for Palestine.
Heās a scholar. A father. A man of peace.
So why is the Trump administration calling him a threat?
š¢ Watch his wifeās powerful pleaāand help spread her call for justice

Federal judge rules detained Georgetown academic must be released and returned to Virginia
By Michael O'Connor |
Published May 14, 2025
A federal judge in Alexandria ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration must immediately release on bond a Georgetown University academic detainedĀ in Texas and return him to his home in Arlington.Ā

Virginia Judge Rules Dr. Badar Khan Suri Be Released from ICE detention
By Michael O'Connor |
Published May 14, 2025
A district court judge in Virginia has ruled Badar Khan Suri must be released from ICE detention in Texas and brought back to Virginia.
#VAnews #VAPolitics #ICE

How federal cuts are impacting Virginia real estate
By Guest Author |
Published May 14, 2025
Wondering if Gov. Youngkin's support for Trump's federal cuts will change local housing costs and availability this year? Carly Seward's a Virginia Realtor, and she breaks down the answer for us.

House GOP fast-tracks budget bill that would cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
By Jessica F. Simmons |
Published May 13, 2025
Abortion is already excluded from coverageāthe new bill is going after all health care services the clinics provide for low-income Americans.
