10 amazing Virginia rentals for your next getaway
If you’re looking to shake up your next getaway, consider staying at a weird, wild, or otherwise unique Airbnb.
Feb
2024
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Our VIrginia
Jan
2024
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Taking a stand: LGBTQ+ student challenges book ban in Rockingham County
Rockingham County schools recently banned 57 books, many with LGBTQ+ storylines. A local teen was one of the first to speak out about the decision.
Jan
2024
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Virginia Democrats introduce new gun safety bills
One measure would make it illegal to have any hand in the sale, manufacture, transfer, or purchase of assault firearms.
Jan
2024
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Legacy college admissions could soon be a thing of the past in Virginia
This week, the Virginia Senate gave final approval to a bill that would end the practice of “legacy admissions” at the state’s public universities. “Legacy admissions” is a shorthand term for the practice of giving preferential treatment to college applicants who...
Jan
2024
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Virginia Democrats vote to increase minimum wage as Youngkin signals opposition
After winning majorities in both the House of Delegates and state Senate last November, newly empowered Democrats in Virginia’s General Assembly immediately made it clear that raising Virginia’s minimum wage would be a top priority in this year’s legislative...
Jan
2024
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Our guide to Virginia’s Farmers Market Lovers Trail
These Northern Virginia farmers markets are ripe for shopping all year ‘round.
Jan
2024
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Virginians could pay less for prescription drugs under this Democratic bill
House Bill 570 would establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which would be responsible for analyzing the affordability of certain high-priced prescription drugs and then instituting price limits to protect consumers from the highest cost of drugs.
Jan
2024
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Virginia Senate votes to make sales tax holiday permanent
Virginians may soon be able to count on a permanent sales tax holiday for school and emergency preparedness supplies in August of each year. The sales tax holiday first became official in Virginia in 2006, and Democratic legislation to extend the sales tax break...
Jan
2024
19
Virginia Democrats making major push on education priorities in new General Assembly
Democrats made it clear in the 2023 elections that public education would be a huge policy priority in the 2024 General Assembly. Barely more than a week into this year’s session, the Democratic majorities in the state House and Senate are making big moves. This...
Jan
2024
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Virginia Democrats defeat Republican attempts to restrict voting
After working hard to turn out their own voters to cast ballots during the early voting period in the 2023 elections, Virginia Republicans have returned to their perennial efforts to restrict early and other convenient voting methods. This week, a Democratic-led...
