Dogwood – Virginia Capital

Plus, primary day is next week. Share with a friend A Republican state senator is calling for an “immediate statewide moratorium on data centers.”   Below, I share the latest on the labor fight that’s heating up in Henrico County.    And, I share some songs from two artists acting in solidarity with Virginia workers. …

Plus, Lewis Ginter workers escalate their fight for fair wages Share with a friend The Virginia Education Association has a petition urging people to tell their lawmakers to support public-sector collective bargaining legislation in 2027.    Below, I take a look at how the Iran war is driving up the cost of living.    And,…

Plus, Warner’s AI plan. Share with a friend Looking for summer plans in Northern Virginia? A music festival on Aug. 15 in Herndon will benefit the migrant aid and advocacy group LaColectiVA.   Below, I report on the drop in Virginians enrolled in the state’s food assistance program after the Trump administration cut funding to…

Plus, Lewis Ginter workers are still fighting for a union contract. Share with a friend This edition marks the 100th issue of Virginia Capital since we launched it a year ago.   As we celebrate this milestone, please drop me a line to let me know what you like about the newsletter, what you want…

Plus, Newport News’ collective bargaining ordinance. Share with a friend Canadian wildfire smoke is making it a health hazard just to be outside.    It makes me think of all the workers who have to be outside for their jobs and wonder how their employers are ensuring their safety. The bad air quality comes at…

Plus, a rally against driverless cars in Washington, DC. Share with a friend I’m back from a restful week off with my family at a small lake in Pennsylvania. Did I miss anything?    Below, I share the details of new state laws that went into effect this month to strengthen workers’ rights.    And,…

Plus, the growing criticism of the massive energy merger proposed in Virginia. Share with a friend The US economy added fewer jobs than expected in June, and unemployment is down because fewer people are looking for work.    Below, I report on what I heard at a small protest in Richmond yesterday against Gov. Abigail…

Plus, Spanberger’s pro-labor budget amendments. Share with a friend State leaders are reacting to the US Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship.   “Today’s decision reaffirms one of the most fundamental promises of the Fourteenth Amendment: that every child born in the United States is a citizen, regardless of their parents’ immigration status,” Lt. Gov. Ghazala…

Plus, Richmond botanical garden workers on strike. Share with a friend Feeling hungry? Check out these Virginia eateries that have built up a social media buzz.    Below, I report on the union election underway in Prince William County.    And, I share the Virginia connection to one of the best comedic actors working today.…

Plus, what the Virginia Education Association thinks lawmakers got wrong about the budget proposal. Share with a friend Gov. Abigail Spanberger will make some “technical amendments” to the budget bill passed by the General Assembly on Monday, Brandon Jarvis at Virginia Scope reports.    That means state lawmakers will have to meet again to vote…