Politics
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Bill to eliminate hidden fees passes Virginia Senate
The average family of four spends $3,200 per year on junk fees, according to a survey conducted by Consumer Reports.
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Virginia Dems push bills to raise teacher pay
A 2023 study from the Virginia Education Association (VEA) found that estimated average teacher pay in the commonwealth was just over $62,100 annually—more than $6,300 below the estimated national average for the job.
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Republicans cave to Trump, block border security deal they demanded
After years of claiming that border security was a “top priority” for them, House and Senate Republicans killed a long-awaited, bipartisan deal they insisted on amid pressure from former President Donald Trump.
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VA Senate advances bill to end ‘boyfriend loophole’ in gun purchases
Senate Bill 642 would make it illegal for anyone to purchase or possess a firearm after they have been found guilty of assault and battery against someone they are dating.
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Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
Trump is seeking to delay a trial until after the November election. If he were to defeat President Joe Biden, he could presumably try to use his position as head of the executive branch to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases he faces or potentially could seek a pardon for himself.
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VIDEO: Legacy admissions could be a thing of the past in Virginia
Legacy college admissions could soon be a thing of the past in Virginia, thanks to a bill introduced by Democratic Del. Dan Helmer. Helmer says that right-wing groups mistakenly believe race plays a disproportionate role in college admission decisions. The real problem, according to him, is the outsized influence of alumni status and donations in…
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Virginia House Dems pass bill to increase minimum wage to $15 per hour
The legislation, along with its companion bill, Senate Bill 1, would raise Virginia’s minimum wage from the current rate of $12 per hour to $13.50 in 2025 and to $15 in 2026.
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Bills banning legacy admissions at VA’s public universities clear both chambers
Now, both bills must pass in opposite chambers before they are sent to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk for his consideration.
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VIDEO: Virginia Dems introduce paid sick leave law for workers
WATCH: If the last 4 years haven’t taught us anything else, it’s ensuring we care for our bodies and health. That’s why Virginia Dems are ensuring some of our most vulnerable workers are provided “a more generous paid sick leave policy.” There’s much work to be done to get this bill moving; Dogwood correspondent Carly…
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Virginia Senate advances bill to give workers 12 weeks of paid family leave
Senate Bill 373 and House Bill 737 would adopt the model used for unemployment insurance to cover the cost of up to 12 weeks of paid leave in a year. This time could be used to adjust to caring for a new child, to care for a sick family member, or to deal with a…
