Affordability
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13 wildest lies Trump told in the debate with Kamala Harris
Ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first presidential debate—and Trump unleashed a barrage of lies and misleading claims.
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Money-saving weekend: Virginia’s sales tax holiday kicks off Aug. 2
Are you ready to save on school supplies, emergency preparedness products, and more? Virginia’s annual sales tax holiday returns Aug. 2-4.
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Free meals for kids: A look into Virginia’s summer feeding programs
No child should have to go without food during the summer, but many families struggle to fill their tables when school is out. Thanks to federal, state, and local programs, summer can remain a fun and carefree time for many Virginians. Here’s how the people behind summer feeding programs are bridging the childhood hunger gap.
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What’s your favorite budget-friendly vacation spot in Virginia?
Dogwood readers: we’d love to know your favorite affordable vacation spots in Virginia. Your votes will serve as a valuable guide for others who wish to explore VA!
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Democrats pass bills to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour
State Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), who introduced SB 1, has warned Youngkin that he’d see a change in the Democrats’ “cooperative tone” if he vetoes the minimum wage bill.
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Biden demands grocery stores and food brands end ‘price gouging’ and ‘shrinkflation’
Grocery prices have risen by more than 20% since the beginning of the pandemic and in Virginia, grocery prices rose 3.6% from Nov. 2022 to Nov. 2023. In response, President Biden is demanding grocery chains and food brands lower their prices and stop ripping families off.
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Two Virginia students are on track to be teachers—thanks to this educator scholarship
Virginia’s teacher shortage is being addressed with financial aid options, offering hope for aspiring educators in the commonwealth.
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As Virginia housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Virginia was $354,400. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $412,800, a 16% increase, according to Redfin. Renters are also paying more in Virginia. At the end of 2020, the average cost of rent in the commonwealth was $1,660. As of Nov. 2023, that…
