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How a government shutdown could impact Virginia workers
Plus, a treat for hardcore rock fans in Hampton Roads Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome back to another edition of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s economic policy newsletter that puts workers first. You can read Tuesday’s edition here. By now, you’ve probably heard that Jimmy Kimmel has been kicked off the air…
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A milestone for Virginia labor in Fairfax
Plus, a defense of free speech after Charlie Kirk’s killing Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome back to another edition of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s economic policy newsletter that puts workers first. You can read Thursday’s edition here. On Monday, I sat in on a roundtable held by Democratic nominee for state…
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Your 2025 guide to leaf peeping VA’s fall colors 🍁
Plus: Virginia’s next governor could decide the future of our democracy Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. There exists a deep sadness in my soul this week—so much senseless violence. So many lives altered. It’s hard to find silver linings after weeks like this one. But therein exists a deep…
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Mixed signals for Virginia’s economy
Plus, a Virginia poet gets a prestigious nomination. Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome back to another edition of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s economic policy newsletter that puts workers first. You can read Tuesday’s edition here. It’s a dark and somber day in America. It’s a time when it feels easy to…
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The unsettling new reality for rural Virginia healthcare
Plus, good news for Virginia history buffs Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome back to another edition of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s economic policy newsletter that puts workers first. You can read Thursday’s edition here. I’m a coffee drinker. An instant coffee drinker. I’m not afraid to admit it. So I was…
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Hop aboard these scenic autumn train rides in VA 🚂
Plus: NoVA daycare costs rank among nation’s highest Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I couldn’t give you a solid reason why, but I love trains. Always have. I’m still a kid at heart when I see one chug over an overpass or choo under a bridge. It helps that my…
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The “gut punch” Earle-Sears wants to ignore
Plus, a legendary filmmaker is headed to Mount Vernon Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome back to another edition of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s economic policy newsletter that puts workers first. You can read Tuesday’s edition here. This morning when I walked my son to school, we came upon a scary scene.…
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Virginia’s future starts with this conversation
Join Dogwood Sept. 30 for panels on the issues shaping our Commonwealth. Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. We love a good get-together, and our team has one coming up we’d love for you to consider attending. Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Northern Virginia for an evening of panels exploring the issues…
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Virginians rally against poverty wages, Trump policies
Plus, a new nonprofit wants to tell Virginia’s hip-hop story Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome back to another edition of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s economic policy newsletter that puts workers first. You can read Thursday’s edition here. I’m 36 years old and have been going to protests since my teenage years.…
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Restaurants in Virginia with breathtaking views 😍
Plus: What to know about Labor Day and its history Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. One of the prettiest restaurants I’ve ever eaten at was a seafood (well… lakefood?) place in Mackinaw City, Michigan. I can’t remember the name of it for the life of me, but it looked like…
