POLITICS
Warner to US House Republicans: ‘You’re playing with people’s lives’
Published December 20, 2024
As Republicans push the federal government to the brink of a shutdown, Virginians are bracing for the impact.
Youngkin again looks to cut assistance for abortions for severe fetal diagnoses
Published December 20, 2024
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is trying to again block state funding for low-income people seeking abortions when faced with severe fetal diagnoses.
New study finds that air pollution could be threatening the success of IVF treatment
Published December 19, 2024
Researchers looked at the air pollution levels while the donor eggs were developing and the 72 days when the sperm was developing and found a link between an increase in exposure to air pollution and lower embryo quality and egg survival in both cases.
Sick of hidden fees on concert tickets and hotel stays? A new federal rule bans them.
Published December 18, 2024
Now, live event businesses and hotels must clearly list their prices in both their advertising and pricing information.
Youngkin unveils Virginia budget proposals
Published December 18, 2024
The Youngkin Administration said Virginia has a multibillion dollar surplus and strong economic outlook for the next two years. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin presented today budget proposals to take advantage of a rosier economic outlook for the state that would increase funding for schools, hospitals, and offer tax relief. “Virginia is roaring,” Youngkin said in […]
Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Published December 17, 2024
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
Voting begins in Virginia special elections to decide control of General Assembly
Published December 17, 2024
Narrow majorities in the Virginia House and Senate raise the stakes of a trio of special elections where turnout will be key.
Youngkin targets Virginia ‘sanctuary’ cities, backs Trump’s anti-immigration policies
Published December 13, 2024
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday unveiled an anti-immigrant budget proposal targeting localities that do not cooperate with federal immigration officials.
Dogwood’s most-read Virginia politics stories of 2024
Published December 13, 2024
Economic policy, voting rights, and reproductive freedom dominated the headlines of The Dogwood’s most read Virginia politics stories in 2024.
Virginia advocates, lawmakers look to address high Black maternal mortality rate
Published December 13, 2024
Black Americans face a US health care system still impaired by structural racism and implicit bias. The situation is especially dire for Black people going through pregnancies.
Crisis pregnancy centers give questionable advice on unproven ‘abortion pill reversal,’ study finds
Published December 11, 2024
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 30% of these anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ promote "abortion pill reversal," a treatment that’s not backed by science and does not meet clinical standards.
Virginia inmates are burning themselves to get transferred from a state prison
Published November 26, 2024
A number of inmates at a western Virginia state prison have intentionally burned themselves in response to alleged abuse, prompting state lawmakers to call for immediate action and an investigation.