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After Applying for Funding Tied to Red Flag Law, Youngkin Officials Vague on Plans to Use It
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration last fall applied for federal funding meant to help Virginia continue to implement its red flag law, a gun control measure strongly opposed by many Republican lawmakers and gun rights activists. State officials say the roughly $5 million hasn’t been formally accepted and no decisions have been made about how it might be used.
From Abortion To Education, Key Wins And Losses From Virginia’s Legislative Session
The Virginia General Assembly has adjourned for the year, which means it’s time to recap: from abortion to climate to education and LGBTQ issues, nearly 3,000 bills were introduced this year. But what does that mean for you?
10 Accomplishments of the First Two Years of the Biden-Harris Administration
Over the past two years, the Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic-run House and Senate acted to lower healthcare and drug costs; fight climate change and reduce energy costs; invest in mental health care; and invest in American manufacturing and infrastructure.
10 Ways the Federal Government Delivered for American Workers and Families This Year
Under Democratic control, the federal government acted to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs; fight climate change and lower energy costs; invest in gun safety and mental healthcare; and implement a generational investment in American industry, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Five Ways Democrats Have Helped Virginia Under Biden’s Leadership
The Biden Administration has racked up an impressive list of legislative accomplishments that provide tangible help to Virginia’s communities, families, and individuals.
The Evolution of Virginia’s Gun Laws
There has been significant change regarding gun laws, gun control, and mental health awareness across the board, but in Virginia, many changes were slow to take place, or were removed only to be put back in law
A Primer on Rural Issues Across Virginia
Some of the biggest issues Virginia’s rural regions face include broadband access, economic development, and transportation.
Virginians Speak Up For Collective Bargaining
Public service employees in Virginia can continue to work towards collective bargaining thanks to legislation originally introduced in 2020.
Type 1 Diabetes Study Points to New Treatments
Scientists at the University of Virginia identified new drug treatments to target Type 1 Diabetes in a recent large-scale study
Could New Plans Reduce Virginia’s Black Maternal Mortality Rate?
RICHMOND-How do we reduce Virginia’s black maternal mortality rate? A number of plans on the state and federal level could help.
Vaccine Access is a Problem For Some Infants. No, Not That Vaccine.
CHARLOTTESVILLE-More than 25% of American infants did not receive their full round of vaccinations. UVA professors say vaccine access is the problem.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For April 17
RICHMOND-Virginia enters Phase 2, McAuliffe campaign fundraising outpaces other candidates, and some colleges will require vaccinations to return to campus.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Monday, April 12
VIRGINIA BEACH-Virginia Beach protesters are arrested, there’s good news for Portsmouth, Fairfax needs help and what is an Octothorp anyway?
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Thursday, April 1
COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and events relax, VDOE is sued for transgender inclusive policies, and local teen uses Twitter to increase vaccine access. Daily Number 156 - That's the number of years it's been, to the day, since General Ulysses S. Grant began the...
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Tuesday, March 16
RICHMOND-Unemployment keeps dropping, more students head to class, we look at the COVID-19 test rate and continue our #ThisIsVirginia series.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Monday, March 15
DANVILLE-A mass vaccination clinic opens today, Sovah Health rolls back restrictions and and we head back to school.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Friday, March 12
RICHMOND-We talk about King James, a free clinic is coming and Southwest Virginia hits an important milestone.
Taking a Stand: Virginia College Faculty Unionize Despite Restrictions
RICHMOND-Faculty and staff at public universities in Virginia face enormous obstacles in forming a union.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know for Tuesday, Feb. 16
Yes, the power’s still out for some. Your local Election Day may be changing and gun bills pass in the Senate.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Friday, Feb. 5
RICHMOND-The General Assembly’s not going anywhere, even after this session ends.
Supporters Ask General Assembly to Legalize Marriage Equality
RICHMOND-Two identical resolutions to legalize marriage equality in Virginia have made it to the House and Senate floors.
The COVID-19 Vaccine is Available in Virginia. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Now that both Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines have been approved, we’ve been getting questions.
Yes, Same-Sex Marriage is Legal. But Virginia’s Constitution Still Says Something Different.
RICHMOND- Dr. Carol Schall and Mary Townley have lived in Virginia for over 30 years.
Carter, Goldman File Lawsuit to Change Virginia Campaign Requirements
RICHMOND-To be part of June’s Democratic primary races in Virginia, you need 10,000 signatures.
Removing Monuments Won’t Dismantle White Supremacy, Activists Say
RICHMOND – Virginia’s governor is proposing spending $25 million to tear down monuments to white supremacy.
Only Some Virginians Will Receive the First Vaccine Batch. Here’s Why.
RICHMOND- Every Virginian won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020.
Virginia’s Approach to Marijuana Needs to Change, Analysts Say
RICHMOND- People have been talking about legalizing marijuana in Virginia for decades.
Flu Vaccine Still Important During Pandemic
MARTINSVILLE – With so much tension surrounding vaccines in 2020, there’s one experts still urge people to get.
A New Plan: William & Mary Students Design Potential COVID-19 Therapy
WILLIAMSBURG- This year, the college of William and Mary will be competing alongside 250 other schools worldwide for a chance to win a prize.