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Opinion: Cutting clean energy investments would kill jobs, hurt Virginians
In a state like Virginia, which is on the front lines of climate change and also solutions to fight it, the significance of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – and the negative impacts of its potential repeal by Congress – cannot be overstated.
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Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor come out against anti-union ‘right-to-work’ laws
All six candidates in the Democratic primary for Virginia lieutenant governor want to overturn state laws that weaken unions and undermine worker rights.
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Dems throw more weight behind competitive Virginia House races
Virginia Democrats are looking to build on their majority in the House of Delegates this fall.
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Gov. Youngkin supports Trump’s tariffs, even as Virginia’s farmers and businesses suffer
Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed his support for the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, yet experts say they could cost Virginia billions in rising prices.
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Trump’s tariffs blamed for Volvo layoffs in Southwest Virginia
One of the largest auto manufacturers in the world is blaming President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the company’s latest decision to lay off hundreds of workers in Southwest Virginia.
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Opinion: Federal layoffs are a wake-up call for local communities
The recent federal layoffs are sending shockwaves throughout Northern Virginia, highlighting the far-reaching impact on local communities, businesses, families, and national security broadly.
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UVA earns top spots in 2025 online program rankings
UVA’s School of Education ranks 9th in U.S. News’ 2025 list for online graduate education, excelling in multiple programs.
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‘Death by a thousand paper cuts’: Elementary school counselor leaves the Virginia Beach School District after 19 years
Lisa Lee, elementary school counselor at Trantwood Elementary in Virginia Beach, explains how emotional burnout and the state’s teacher shortage are just some of the reasons why she’s joining the increasing number of Virginia educators retiring early.
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Unions, civic groups launch effort to offer fired federal workers free legal support
A coalition of unions and legal groups announced on Wednesday the formation of a new project to help provide federal workers fired by the Trump administration free legal support to protect their rights.
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Opinion: Black mothers of our commonwealth deserve better
Virginia state Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy explains the need for policies to improve Black maternal health.
