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Youngkin unveils Virginia budget proposals
The Youngkin Administration said Virginia has a multibillion dollar surplus and strong economic outlook for the next two years. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin presented today budget proposals to take advantage of a rosier economic outlook for the state that would increase funding for schools, hospitals, and offer tax relief. “Virginia is roaring,” Youngkin said in…
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Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
Is that a drone, a plane or a helicopter? Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems say it can be tough to tell from miles away, but there are clues.
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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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Voting begins in Virginia special elections to decide control of General Assembly
Narrow majorities in the Virginia House and Senate raise the stakes of a trio of special elections where turnout will be key.
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Youngkin targets Virginia ‘sanctuary’ cities, backs Trump’s anti-immigration policies
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday unveiled an anti-immigrant budget proposal targeting localities that do not cooperate with federal immigration officials.
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Dogwood’s most-read Virginia politics stories of 2024
Economic policy, voting rights, and reproductive freedom dominated the headlines of The Dogwood’s most read Virginia politics stories in 2024.
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Virginia advocates, lawmakers look to address high Black maternal mortality rate
Black Americans face a US health care system still impaired by structural racism and implicit bias. The situation is especially dire for Black people going through pregnancies.
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Tis the season for high energy bills: How to cut your costs this winter
Winter is finally here in Virginia—yet, while the temperatures are dropping, energy bills are rising. Keep your home warm this season without breaking the bank with our tips for saving on energy bills.
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Crisis pregnancy centers give questionable advice on unproven ‘abortion pill reversal,’ study finds
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 30% of these anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ promote “abortion pill reversal,” a treatment that’s not backed by science and does not meet clinical standards.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
