POLITICS
Virginia Senate advances constitutional amendments on reproductive rights, voting rights, and same-sex marriage
Published January 21, 2025
Three state constitutional amendments officially cleared a major hurdle today on the long road to becoming a reality.
Norovirus outbreak: What you need to know to stay safe
Published January 21, 2025
UVA professor Dr. William Petri warns about norovirus, a severe and highly contagious stomach bug affecting millions yearly. Here’s what you should know.
Trump takes on the US Constitution with day one executive orders
Published January 20, 2025
Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, doubled down on fossil fuels that drive pollution, and targeted transgender Americans.
Here’s what Trump promised to do on ‘Day One.’ Now that he and Republicans have total power in DC, will he?
Published January 17, 2025
The president-elect should be able to, in theory, implement his “Day One” plans. The big question is – will he actually do what he’s proposed? Or will he, as he’s indicated in recent weeks, walk back some of those promises, reverse course, or just ignore them altogether?
Virginia Rep. McClellan, gearing up for Trump 2.0, reflects on MLK’s legacy
Published January 17, 2025
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia talked about her reaction to the Richmond water crisis and how she works with people she disagrees with in Washington.
Virginia House, led by Dems, advances three constitutional amendments
Published January 14, 2025
The resolutions now go to the Virginia Senate as part of a two-year process that culminates in a statewide referendum. The Virginia House of Delegates advanced today three constitutional amendments that would bolster reproductive rights, marriage equality, and voting rights as part of a two-year process that culminates with a statewide vote. The House passed […]
US House Republicans want to cut Medicaid. Why that’s bad news for Virginia.
Published January 13, 2025
By one estimate, over 600,000 people in Virginia are at risk of automatically losing their health insurance through Medicaid if federal funding drops.
Youngkin to visit Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Published January 9, 2025
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will join other Republican governors tonight for a dinner with President-elect Donald Trump for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans
Published January 8, 2025
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
Richmond water crisis delays start of Virginia General Assembly business
Published January 8, 2025
Richmond residents and businesses have had to boil water as they wait for water pressure to return.
Virginia Democrats win Northern Virginia special elections, keep General Assembly control
Published January 8, 2025
State Democrats won two special elections in Northern Virginia on Tuesday to keep their narrow majorities in the General Assembly.
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.