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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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These people made a positive change in the world—and you can, too
Plus: VA ed bills that could impact your schools Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Have you ever gotten emotionally attached to a tree, but it’s a love-hate relationship? Well, that’s how I feel about our tree by the road, which we’ve affectionately named “The Problem Child.” He’s an elderly fellow…
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Special edition: Virginia’s first woman governor takes her seat
Inside: Virginians welcome her to the office Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. By standing up for Virginia, Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently took her seat as the commonwealth’s first woman leader to ever hold the office. Do she and I agree on every policy? No, not all of them. But with…
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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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VA Dems want the wealthy to pay their fair share 💵
Plus: Zero-proof, and full flavor Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Were you able to find a few moments of rest yesterday? I sure hope so. Our offices were closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and it was really wonderful to spend that extra time with my husband and our…
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Are you sure no question is ‘off the table?’ 👀
Plus: What are you doing this Day of Service? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. “Tell them about the dream.” Those words, uttered by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, prompted one of the most powerfully worded—and largely improvised—portions of a beloved speech. “I have a dream,” Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Reserve a table at these new Virginia restaurants 🍽️
Plus: RVA community keeps Harvey family’s memory alive Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. If you ever want to feel good about yourself, don’t ask an 8-year-old. Actually, sometimes, you don’t even have to ask—they’ll just tell you, out of the goodness of their hearts. Earlier this week, we were sitting…
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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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Help protect Virginia’s eagles from a hidden threat 🦅
Plus: ICE protest in NoVA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s been a hot minute since I shared this embarrassing personal tale, so hopefully it brings a smile. First things first: I am not a hiker. Granted, this one time during my teenage years, my mom convinced me to trudge…
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🪦 Famous lives, quiet places; who’s buried in Virginia may surprise you
Plus: Protests spread nationwide, including NoVA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Are you ready? General Assembly started about an hour ago, and what a year it’s going to be. Today, legislators from across the commonwealth are taking their seats in Richmond with the shared goal of creating new laws for…
