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Richmond nonprofit fills gap left by Virginia law that requires—but doesn’t fund—free period products in schools
While state law requires menstrual products in Virginia public schools, the absence of state funding forces nonprofits to shoulder the burden.
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Possible closure of US Department of Education ‘devastating’ for VA
Grants and other disbursements from the US Department of Education fund about 40% of the annual budget for students with disabilities in Virginia Public Schools.
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Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
“What’s going to happen is VA’s not going to perform as well for veterans, and veterans are going to get harmed,” said Michael Missal, who was the VA’s inspector general for nine years until he was fired last month by Donald Trump.
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What to know about Hung Cao, Trump’s pick to serve as No. 2 Navy official
The former Virginia Senate candidate and loyal MAGA foot soldier has a history of saying outlandish things about health care, gender, and witchcraft.
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Far-right GOP candidate for Virginia Gov. not pro-Trump enough, draws far-right challengers
The presumptive Republican nominee for governor this fall, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, faces a brewing primary battle as she fades in the polls. Two far-right Virginia Republicans are making moves to challenge Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears to be the Republican nominee for governor this fall. Amanda Chase, a former Virginia state senator, and Dave LaRock,…
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Everything we know about Poppy, Metro Richmond Zoo’s adorable baby hippo
Meet Poppy, Virginia’s newest pygmy hippo star! Born at Metro Richmond Zoo, she’s stealing hearts worldwide with her underwater adventures.
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Virginia Republican blames, attacks fired federal contractors as ‘not very smart’
The Virginia Senate advanced legislation that would give emergency assistance to federal independent contractors fired in President Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s purge of the federal government. The debate over legislation that would offer emergency relief to Virginia federal independent contractors fired as part of the Trump administration’s purging of the federal government has given…
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Keep your pets safe during Coastal Virginia winters
Learn how to protect your pets from Virginia’s unique winter challenges, including local laws, coastal weather risks, and emergency resources.
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How another Trump trade war could hurt Virginia
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has meant tariffs are back in the news, raising fears about how the levies on foreign goods will impact Virginia’s economy with its robust international trade.
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Virginia House Republican admits most Virginians support abortion rights before voting against them
In a rare moment of candor, a Virginia Republican acknowledged the unpopularity of opposing abortion rights before voting against adding them to the Virginia constitution.
