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Teachers union criticizes Spanberger’s changes to collective bargaining bill
Plus, a look at where things stand with the state finances. Share with a friend It’s been a whirlwind day as people digest Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s various changes to different bills, so let’s get right to it. Below, I’ve got the details on what she wants changed in the collective bargaining bill. And…
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🌎 Mark your calendar for VA’s Earth Day events
Plus: A ‘Yes’ vote on redistricting from a Virginia labor union Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Is April zooming by for anyone else? I looked at the calendar and realized we’re just over a week from Earth Day—and my, what a special time that is. Right here in the commonwealth,…
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Spring budgeting: 💵 Tighten up spending, pay down debt
How to cut your Virginia grocery bill to $40/week Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I’m no financial advisor. As a matter of fact, I’m really not great at math. But squirreling things away? Now that I can do. Later on in today’s newsletter, a reader asks Grace about saving money—so…
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Not your best morning? 🙃 Try these VA-based remedies
Plus: Are you voting yes or no? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It was an accident, and he’s fine—but my son got absolutely trucked during a game at a youth event on Wednesday. When my husband, Kody, and I picked him up at the end, we got the full play-by-play.…
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Virginia union leaders urge ‘Yes’ vote on redistricting
Plus, where things stand with state budget talks as the special session to pass it draws near. Share with a friend Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed Fairfax County casino legislation late this afternoon. Labor groups supported the bill. “Local governing boards should lead on proposed casino development, as has happened in every locality that now has…
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❓Trivia: Things you never knew were invented in Virginia
Plus: 3,000+ VA jobs expected as Spanberger signs bills Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Ah, Virginia inventions—things from right here at home that change elements of everyday life. As you might’ve heard, necessity is the mother of invention. And this past winter, we desperately needed a way to save our…
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Filing your taxes for free? See if you qualify. 💸
Plus: Get ready for the 2026 steeplechase season Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Guess who finally got her taxes together this morning? This girl. Is it late in the game? Yes. But is it past the filing deadline? No. That’s why I’m giving y’all a gentle nudge: if you’re like…
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Spanberger signs bills to create manufacturing jobs
Plus, why the Richmond Fed thinks the economy is foggy Share with a friend Virginia Democrats are condemning President Donald Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as his administration blunders its way through an unpopular war with Iran that opened with the US bombing of an Iranian elementary school. At least…
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Your 2026 bucket list for spring in Virginia 🌸
Plus: Trump’s ‘illegal’ executive order restricting mail-in voting Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I walked outdoors and gold dust greeted me. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the kind that could make me rich. No, it appears that the Pollening is upon us. It’s that time of year where virtually everything in Virginia…
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Rural VA mom challenges women’s roles in church 👀
Plus: What expense has increased the most for you recently? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Hippity hoppity, Easter came and went, and I hope it was a really wonderful weekend for you. For us, church was great, a local brunch buffet hit the spot, and the Easter Bunny rocked it…
