Politics
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VIDEO: Major teacher salary increases could be coming to Virginia
WATCH: Democrats made it clear in the 2023 elections that public education would be a huge policy priority in the 2024 General Assembly. and they are doing just that! Jessica Craven explains a major teacher salary increase Democrats have proposed. @vadogwoodnews WATCH: Democrats made it clear in the 2023 elections that public education would be…
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Study: 65,000 rape-caused pregnancies in states with abortion bans
“Thousands of girls and women in states that banned abortion experienced rape-related pregnancy, but few (if any) obtained in-state abortions legally, suggesting that rape exceptions fail to provide reasonable access to abortion for survivors,” the study stated.
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Virginia Democrats introduce new gun safety bills
One measure would make it illegal to have any hand in the sale, manufacture, transfer, or purchase of assault firearms.
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VIDEO: Don’t underestimate the power of the American woman
In 2022, the US Supreme Court took away women’s constitutional right to have an abortion after 51 years. Women all around the country have voiced their rage and shared their stories but have also shown their optimism for continuing reproductive freedom. Share this video and comment with women leaders in your community who are standing…
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Legacy college admissions could soon be a thing of the past in Virginia
This week, the Virginia Senate gave final approval to a bill that would end the practice of “legacy admissions” at the state’s public universities. “Legacy admissions” is a shorthand term for the practice of giving preferential treatment to college applicants who are related to alumni or donors. “It’s about fairness. It’s about higher ed being…
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How Virginia’s new Democratic majority looks to restore, expand workers’ rights
Virginia, one of the nation’s 27 so-called “right to work” states, has historically been hostile to expanding access to collective bargaining and union rights. Democratic lawmakers are pushing to change that in the 2024 General Assembly session. Sen. Jennifer Boysko and Del. Kathy Tran have introduced bills that would repeal Virginia’s ban on collective bargaining…
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VIDEO: A minimum wage increase could help Virginian families
On January 18, during the legislative sessions, a proposal was introduced by Delegate Jeion A. Ward (D-87) to increase the minimum wage. The goal is to raise the minimum wage from $12.00 per hour to $13.50 per hour, starting January 1, 2025, to $15.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2026. The public was invited to…
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Virginia Democrats vote to increase minimum wage as Youngkin signals opposition
After winning majorities in both the House of Delegates and state Senate last November, newly empowered Democrats in Virginia’s General Assembly immediately made it clear that raising Virginia’s minimum wage would be a top priority in this year’s legislative session. Now Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is threatening to veto the effort before a bill even…
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Biden vows to ‘restore’ nationwide abortion rights at Virginia event
During Tuesday’s event, the president and vice president highlighted several new measures the administration is taking to strengthen reproductive health care access, criticized extreme abortion bans, and highlighted the stakes of the 2024 election for reproductive rights.
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VIDEO: Delegate Michael J. Jones on why a minimum wage increases are needed in VA
Great news for Virginia! On Thursday afternoon, legislation to increase Virginia’s minimum wage to $15/hour was advanced by House Democrats. Delegate Michael L. Jones (D-77) is known for advocating for the voices of often overlooked people. During the HB1 sessions, he spoke about the need for Virginians to have a higher minimum wage. @vadogwoodnews Great…
