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Dive into fun at these VA waterparks 💦
Plus: Spanberger’s vetoes draw criticism from Democrats Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. While Memorial Day is a somber remembrance, the spring holiday also brings with it the promise of summer. Over the long weekend, many waterparks opened their gates for the season, welcoming guests from near and far. I guess…
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Ways to honor Memorial Day weekend in Virginia 🇺🇸
Plus: Dogwood readers express pain at the pump Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. At the heart of Memorial Day, we recognize that this weekend is about remembering and honoring the individuals who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom—and our thoughts are with their family and friends. To begin…
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Spanberger vetoes anger Dems
Plus, a bill Spanberger signed into law to give more workers paid sick leave. Share with a friend I’m in Richmond reporting on this afternoon’s labor protest against Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s veto of the public-sector collective bargaining legislation. Below, I report on this week’s slew of vetoes issued by Spanberger. And I share…
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Upcoming VA flea markets you won’t want to miss
Plus: Virginia congressman defends 2024 child marriage vote Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I’ll let you in on a little secret: I absolutely love a good antique show or flea market. I’ve been to the Hillsville one several times throughout my life (featured below), and I always enjoy the atmosphere.…
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VA artists to refresh your spring playlist 🎵
Plus: Virginia mother with postpartum could use your help Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. The weekend I graduated from high school, I bought an instrument I’d never heard of—a Woodrow. It’s basically a mountain dulcimer that you hold like a guitar. My grandpa on my dad’s side was the most…
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AUDIO: Virginia congressman defends his 2024 child marriage vote
Plus, the fallout over the governor’s veto of the collective bargaining bill continues. Share with a friend Today, news broke that Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) was vetoing more Democratic priorities. Spanberger let state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Charlottesville) know she planned to veto his legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia, per…
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Virginia Beach restaurant where kids eat free 💸
Plus: VA schools losing millions from data center tax breaks Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I got into a conversation with a group of teachers over the weekend. They said the kids in their fifth grade classroom are done with the school year—and honestly, so are they. I appreciated the…
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Are you feeling the economic strain, Virginia? 💸
Plus: How to help Virginians facing food insecurity Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Have you been feeling the economic strain lately? To be completely honest, my family has. And while it’s nothing we can’t manage at this point, it sure isn’t fun to budget out more and more for everyday…
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🍽️ VA’s dining scene expands with new must-visit eateries
Plus: Can solar and wind “bomb-proof” your energy bills? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Yes, the microwave saga continues. On Tuesday, my lovely husband with his grizzly strength accidentally broke the door to the new microwave the very first time he used it (it wasn’t actually his fault, rather a…
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Virginia labor’s anger over Spanberger veto
Plus, how one Democratic lawmaker is reacting to the veto. Share with a friend I broke the news yesterday that Gov. Abigail Spanberger would veto the public sector collective bargaining legislation. Watch what she said about the veto to me after a bill signing in Fairfax yesterday. Today, Spanberger made her veto official…
