Federal Cuts
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Gas is over $4 in VA. Can solar and wind “bomb-proof” your energy bills?
Gas has climbed past $4 a gallon as the Iran war drives up oil markets and food costs. Clean energy advocates say more solar and wind projects could make monthly bills harder to rattle.
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Librarian of Virginia: Show some love to your local community library
Library officials say folks across the Commonwealth should find ways to support their local branch this February, which is Library Lovers Month.
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OPINION: For my family, looming health care cuts are an emergency
As a single mom of three, I am stunned that Republicans in Congress are refusing to fund the health care programs families rely on. We are counting on every elected leader to stand up for families, protect WIC and SNAP, make health care affordable for all, and get to work solving the care crisis that…
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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Virginia veterans warn Trump’s reproductive health cuts are ‘taking freedoms they fought for’
Democratic lawmakers and advocates say federal rollbacks are hitting Virginia veterans on every front—from TRICARE, Medicaid, and mental health to reproductive health care.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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A 115-year-old house, a 60-year-old heater, and a home repair tax credit that just vanished
We thought we had until 2032 to replace our ancient heating system and take advantage of a federal tax credit. Then the rules changed—without warning—and now families like ours are left out in the cold.
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Time’s running out for VA heating system tax credits
Learn how to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits in Virginia by installing an energy-efficient heating system.
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Rural Virginia families like mine are crossing state lines for pediatric health care
It might sound wild, but health care options in rural Virginia have gotten so terrible lately, my family crosses the state line to receive same-day treatment.
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Federal workers, share your story with Dogwood
We want to hear from federal workers about how the shutdown is affecting them. Share your story using this form.
