At the beginning of the year, a new law cutting Virginia’s grocery tax to 1% took effect. Now, lawmakers in both parties are vying for credit as they run for reelection.
Lawsuit Filed Over Youngkin’s Move to Withdraw Virginia from Climate Initiative
Gov. Glenn Youngkin spent the first part of his term in office working to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Now a lawsuit questions the governor’s authority to do so.
Republican Candidates Commit to Backing Trump Even if Convicted
Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, and Mike Pence all pledged to support the former president even if he’s convicted for the many crimes he’s been charged with.
GOP-leaning House District May Be in Play for Democrats
A new poll shared with The Dogwood reveals a Republican incumbent’s weakness.
Infamous Virginia Pastor Announces Bid For Presidency
Conservative evangelical minister and former lieutenant governor nominee E.W. Jackson has joined the race for the 2024 Republican presidential bid.
Meet the Candidates in Virginia’s Sexiest Senate Seats
Several districts won by President Biden are up for grabs this year as Democrats work to maintain – or even expand – their majority in the chamber.
What to Know About Donald Trump’s Four Indictments
Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on 91 charges–so far–on both the state and federal level. These charges include conspiracy, obstruction, willful retention of national defense information, and more.
One Year In, Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Has Helped Virginia
The law ensured that 63,000 Virginians were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for over 36,000 seniors, and incentivized several manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs.
Here’s What To Know About Trump’s Indictment in Georgia
The former president—who swore an oath to protect and defend the US Constitution—has been indicted over his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
Free School Meals for All Helps Families–Here’s Why Virginia Doesn’t Have Them
House Bill 1967 would have required Virginia schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 public school students. It failed to pass during the 2023 General Assembly session after the Republican-controlled state House blocked the bill.