Politics
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Spanberger unveils new plan to lower Virginians’ energy costs
The Democratic nominee for governor rolled out an energy plan aimed at making the cost of living more affordable in Virginia.
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Spanberger rolls out housing affordability plan
The Democratic nominee for governor wants Virginia to become the national leader in addressing the housing affordability crisis by increasing the housing supply.
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Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
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Virginia shipbuilder furloughs more than 400 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding says the unpaid furloughs shouldn’t last longer than five months, but uncertainty lingers.
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Charlottesville non-licensed school staff vying for collective bargaining victory
The licensed staff of Charlottesville City Schools won their first contract through collective bargaining in March, and now the non-licensed staff that serve as the backbone of the city’s education system are ready to follow suit.
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Spanberger rolls out policies to lower costs of prescription drugs, health coverage
Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday unveiled a set of policies aimed at lowering the costs of prescription drugs and health coverage.
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Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could leave Virginians without critical care and food assistance
Proposed budget cuts threaten access to essential services for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities across Virginia.
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Federal judge rules detained Georgetown academic must be released and returned to Virginia
A federal judge in Alexandria ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration must immediately release on bond a Georgetown University academic detained in Texas and return him to his home in Arlington.
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Virginia Dems to Sears: Reproductive rights should not be ‘political’
As Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears continues to downplay concerns about the state of reproductive rights in Virginia, state Democrats are not letting her – or voters – forget about her vote against a bill related to contraception.
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Trump tariffs add millions in costs to Dominion wind farm project
Dominion Energy projects that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will add $500 million to the cost of a major Virginia offshore wind project that the energy giant expects to complete by the end of 2026.
