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Plus: Spanberger, state lawmakers strike cannabis compromise Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Have I ever told you about the first drive-in movie my husband took me to see? We’d been dating for a whole month when he picked me up in his dad’s truck and drove just across the state…

Plus: Which Virginians benefit from school choice programs? Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Sunday’s a special day in our neck of the woods, and we’re excited to celebrate it with you. On June 28, Dogwood turns 7 years old. That’s right—in the summer of 2019, a few folks got together…

Plus: Help create a summer of memories Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My little boy turns 8 1/2 today—and of course we’re celebrating. Since Colton’s birthday falls exactly two weeks after Christmas, it’s become an annual tradition to have a family fun day centered around him midyear.  This year, he…

Plus: Help commonwealth kids access meals this summer Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My 8-year-old came barreling through the door yesterday afternoon: “Is it summer?” A simple question. With a not-as-simple answer. I explained the summer solstice and how it’ll officially be summer on June 21. Then I took one look…