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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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Virginia’s economy slowing amid Trump-fueled uncertainty
The Trump administration’s mass federal layoffs are hurting Virginia’s economic growth.
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Analysis: Can John Reid survive a ‘Nazi Porn Scandal’ and become Virginia’s next lieutenant governor?
Reid, an openly gay Republican, has denied ownership of a Tumblr account that reportedly shared sexual fetish content.
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OPINION: Virginia can’t afford to elect Miyares as Attorney General again
The role of Attorney General is one many of us may not have fully appreciated until this year. Attorneys General across the country have held the line against assaults on Medicaid, jobs, public education, and—more recently—freedom of speech. Virginia, however, has not had such a fighter for our rights with Republican Jason Miyares.
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Report: Virginia Republican to get big tax cut from bill he helped pass
US Rep. Rob Wittman disputes the report’s claim that he will “see direct personal benefits” from President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Heart health meets community action: CPR kiosk opens in Richmond
The American Heart Association is making it easier than ever to learn CPR. Here’s what you need to know about Richmond’s new interactive training kiosk.
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Earle-Sears, Spanberger trade barbs as Virginia shutdown woes worsen
The Virginia gubernatorial debate showcased a contrast between how Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears approach different economic policy issues, including the government shutdown.
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Virginia lawmakers warn—contraception fight is far from over as Trump officials push to destroy $10M supply
When the Trump administration announced that it had destroyed nearly $10 million in contraceptives abroad, falsely labeling them “abortifacients,” Virginia Delegates Joshua Cole and Joshua Thomas said they weren’t surprised.
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Virginians call on Republicans to protect health care, end shutdown
Virginians voice their fears about what the loss of health care subsidies will mean for them and their families, and union leaders representing federal workers are angry their members are being treated like political pawns.
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Virginians will see health insurance premiums surge if ACA subsidies expire
Republicans in Washington have refused to include an extension of important health care tax credits in a federal spending bill to re-open the government.
