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Last-minute VA day trips to make before summer ends
Plus: Virginia SNAP enrollment down 100K Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Last Saturday, we packed our bags for a single night. While we don’t live forever and away from Galax, we really didn’t want to be pulling in front of our home at midnight after enjoying an awesome concert at…
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Virginia SNAP enrollment down 100K after Trump restrictions
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…
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Recent breakthroughs in infamous Colonial Parkway Murders 👀
Plus: A year after layoffs, workers are still fighting for accountability Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Did y’all miss me yesterday? It felt so strange to not write a newsletter, but there’s a good reason. While we’re still squarely in the summer months, I’d like to bring some more free…
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Wittman makes up to $15K on stock sale
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…
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Want to get into VA State Parks for free? 👀
Plus: Here’s your chance to get civically engaged in Virginia this week Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you know how nice it is to have good friends? I messaged one of mine on Friday morning and told her—panicking—there was no possible way I could get this newsletter put together…
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Your guide to making ‘Good Trouble’ in Virginia ✅
Plus: VA fired federal workers rally for their jobs back Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Are you as ready for the weekend as I am? I feel like things have been go-go-go around here lately. I’m looking forward to breathing in some fresh mountain air this weekend (well, as fresh…
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Va. fired federal worker: ‘We are gonna fight this’
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…
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Virginia has 44 state parks. These are our top 3 🏆
Plus: How Virginia’s new laws could impact you Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. One of my favorite, favorite—did I mention favorite?—things to do is head to a Virginia State Park. It’s fun. It’s relaxing. It’s adventurous. And if you know about this hack we recently found through our local library,…
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Experience Virginia’s first alpine coaster ride 🎢
Plus: Volunteer opportunities at a park near you Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I feel like we blinked and July was halfway over—or should I say “half-baked” with all of the heat we’ve had this month? I, for one, am a creature of autumn (the two weeks we get of…
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Wage theft just got harder in Virginia
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,…
