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Richmond botanical garden workers are ready to strike
Plus, a new SEIU ad on Spanberger’s collective bargaining veto. Share with a friend Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced today that a solar panel startup based in Woodbridge is expanding into Shenandoah County, with an investment that’s expected to create 150 new jobs. Below, I report on the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers fighting for…
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Kiggans wipes mention of gas prices from her website
Plus, a closer look at Spanberger’s position on collective bargaining. Share with a friend Gov. Abigail Spanberger isn’t the only Democratic leader who’s recently blocked legislation supported by unions in their state. On Friday, Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed legislation that would have ended a requirement that unions get the support of 75%…
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Spanberger signs bills to help with high cost of childcare
Plus, a look at the growing pushback against data centers in Virginia. Share with a friend Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) today removed Rector John Rocovich from the Board of Visitors at Virginia Tech over allegations of ethics violations. You can read Spanberger’s brief letter to Rocovich here. Below, I report on what I…
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Spanberger addresses veto backlash in new interview
Plus, what I heard and saw at last week’s labor protest in Richmond. Share with a friend The debate over AI has reached new highs and new lows. Below, I report on what Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in a new, lengthy interview she gave to a content creator, along with some of what I…
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Spanberger vetoes anger Dems
Plus, a bill Spanberger signed into law to give more workers paid sick leave. Share with a friend I’m in Richmond reporting on this afternoon’s labor protest against Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s veto of the public-sector collective bargaining legislation. Below, I report on this week’s slew of vetoes issued by Spanberger. And I share…
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AUDIO: Virginia congressman defends his 2024 child marriage vote
Plus, the fallout over the governor’s veto of the collective bargaining bill continues. Share with a friend Today, news broke that Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) was vetoing more Democratic priorities. Spanberger let state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Charlottesville) know she planned to veto his legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia, per…
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Virginia labor’s anger over Spanberger veto
Plus, how one Democratic lawmaker is reacting to the veto. Share with a friend I broke the news yesterday that Gov. Abigail Spanberger would veto the public sector collective bargaining legislation. Watch what she said about the veto to me after a bill signing in Fairfax yesterday. Today, Spanberger made her veto official…
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Virginia advocates see silver lining in redistricting defeat
Plus, a group of local government leaders urge enactment of the collective bargaining legislation. Share with a friend I dropped an eye-popping $11.50 for a 12-pack of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar at my local Safeway this morning. US Sen. Mark Warner is warning how President Donald Trump’s war in Iran could make canned drinks even…
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Unions ramp up pressure on Spanberger ahead of legislative deadline
Plus, a new report on the risks private equity poses to childcare Share with a friend The world of Virginia politics is still reeling from yesterday’s FBI raid of state Sen. Louise Lucas’ Portsmouth office and cannabis business. Watch what Gov. Abigail Spanberger had to say about it. Below, I report on the public…
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Campus workers union organizes George Mason chapter
Plus, the slightly good news for recent college grads in Virginia Share with a friend In an exclusive interview with Dogwood, state Del. Michelle Lopes Maldonado (D-Manassas) said she was taking a job to head up AI policy at a think tank in Washington, DC called Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). *** Virginia…
