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The 98-0 vote to lower diabetics’ costs in Virginia
Plus, Virginia’s hunger crisis as told in two headlines Share with a friend In the latest blow to local journalism, The Richmond Free Press, Richmond’s African American weekly newspaper, is shutting down after over three decades of operations. Below, I report on a bill to make health care more affordable in a way both…
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Virginia housing policy taking shape under Democrats
Plus, a UVA alum’s novel about a memestock Share with a friend A state lawmaker—who also happens to be Virginia Democrats’ poster-in-chief—had some tough talk for US Senator Ted Cruz about Virginia’s redistricting fight. Below, I have an update on housing policy legislation. And I share some bad headlines about the labor market…
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‘It’s the people that do the labor’
Plus, a new collaboration focusing on hip-hop culture Share with a friend Virginia Democrats have agreed to move forward with a proposed congressional map that could elect as many as 10 Democrats to the US House. They are doing so as part of their fight against President Donald Trump’s national gerrymandering crusade. The effort in…
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Virginia workers poised for big legislative wins this year
Plus, a look at the billions of dollars being made off Trump’s immigration crackdown Share with a friend Virginia Democrats are still figuring out the contours of a new congressional map as part of their bid to push back on President Donald Trump’s national gerrymandering crusade. And Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is getting involved…
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What to know about Friday’s general strike
Plus, the ACLU of VA says ICE is eyeing yet another Virginia location Share with a friend Hanover County’s Board of Supervisors cited economic concerns as part of the reason it would ask the US Department of Homeland Security to reconsider its plans for a new ICE facility in the locality. And US Sen.…
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Trump’s perverse incentives for Virginia law enforcement
Plus, new federal data on Virginia’s labor market Share with a friend Virginia is still digging out from under the icy snow that blanketed the region over the weekend. Tomorrow, a rally is planned in Hanover County in protest of a federal proposal to open a US Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) facility there. …
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How Virginia workers are fighting for a seat at the table
Plus, a Virginia museum announces its 2026 special exhibitions Share with a friend Gov. Abigail Spanberger has declared a state of emergency ahead of the incoming winter storm. Stay safe out there. Below, I report on what some workers hope is the final push to lift the state ban on collective bargaining for state…
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Virginia’s $15 minimum wage inches closer to reality
Plus, the UVA connection with a legend of indie rock Share with a friend Hello, Abigail Spanberger was inaugurated as Virginia’s new governor over the weekend. In the early days of her administration, Spanberger is moving fast to undo the conservative interventions into Virginia’s higher education system. And the state is bracing for some…
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Virginia millionaire tax, corporate welfare tax eyed to fight inequality
Plus, the labor policy change that would benefit hundreds of thousands of Virginia workers Share with a friend Good afternoon, This weekend, Abigail Spanberger will be inaugurated as Virginia’s 75th governor. Richmonders might need to cover their ears when she does: loud ceremonial cannon fire and a military aircraft flyover are planned for…
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Virginia Dems tout plans to lower costs, boost wages
Plus, overall inflation is holding steady, but energy prices are up Share with a friend Good afternoon, The 2026 General Assembly session begins tomorrow. State Sen. L. Louise Lucas, Democratic poster-in-chief, isn’t backing down from her hopes for a 10-1 Democratic map if and when Virginia redraws its congressional districts. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump…
