Politics
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As costs rise, Kiggans wipes mention of gas prices from her website
Kiggans’ issues page no longer mentions gas prices, which have risen sharply since President Donald Trump launched the Iran war in late February.
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Federal school voucher program harms Virginia’s most vulnerable families
During his last week in office, Gov. Youngkin opted Virginia into the Educational Choice for Children Act. Its impact on Virginia students could be serious.
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Spanberger signs bills to lower childcare costs for small business workers
The governor held a bill signing ceremony for legislation aimed at bolstering childcare in Virginia.
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Spanberger addresses veto backlash in new interview
“We just keep facing disappointment after disappointment, and I know that I have added to that,” the governor said in an interview.
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Spanberger vetoes cannabis, drug affordability board bills, drawing criticism from Democrats
Some Democrats in the General Assembly are frustrated with the governor’s volley of vetoes to some of their biggest bills.
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AUDIO: Virginia congressman defends 2024 child marriage vote
Dogwood has obtained audio of Republican Virginia Congressman John McGuire from earlier this year in which he explains his 2024 vote against raising the marriage age to 18.
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‘Defeat is sometimes a good motivator’: Virginia advocates look to midterms after redistricting ruling
The Supreme Court of Virginia overturning the special election on redistricting was a big loss for Democrats, but advocates looking to push back on the Trump administration still see some upside heading into November’s midterm elections.
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Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic redistricting
The decision overturns the results of last month’s special election that would have allowed Virginia Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map to help them win up to four more seats in the US House of Representatives.
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Campus workers union organizes George Mason chapter
As it continues advocating for better state labor policy, the United Campus Workers of Virginia (UCWVA) is expanding its presence with a new chapter in Northern Virginia.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (April 24 – April 28)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 24 through Thursday, April 28.
