Democrats in Virginia did not back down when Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin tried to railroad a bipartisan budget passed by state lawmakers in March. Instead, Democrats forced Youngkin back to the negotiating table to work with them on spending priorities for things...
New Biden rules deliver automatic cash refunds for canceled flights, ban surprise fees
Under the new rules, passengers will no longer have to navigate customer service systems to receive refunds for canceled flights or fall prey to low advertised base fees without full disclosure of extra costs.
State Sen. Hashmi of Chesterfield enters 2025 lieutenant governor’s race
Hashmi, a champion for reproductive rights, joins a crowded field seeking the Democratic nomination.
VIDEO: Youngkin won’t add legal protection for birth control access
Access to birth control remains vulnerable to potential future attacks after Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin effectively blocked a bill that would have made access to contraception a legal right in Virginia. The fight to protect reproductive freedom continues as...
Trump says he would allow red states to track pregnancies, prosecute abortion ban violators
In a new interview, former president Donald Trump plays to anti-abortion advocates by stating he would allow states to enforce extreme abortion regulations during a second term.
Op-Ed: DEI is here to Stay. You can’t ignore issues away
For many students, their school is their primary source of food, health and mental care. DEI works with specialized student support staff, such as counselors, psychologists and mental health specialists to provide appropriate family-based wrap-around services.
VIDEO: Youngkin, Democrats to start over on budget talks
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia's General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations on friendlier footing after weeks of public sparring. Our political reporter, Michael O'Connor, hit the scene last month; here's the latest...
How to apply for a job in the American Climate Corps
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, retrofit homes to be more energy-efficient, fight wildfires, and more.
Birth control protections await action by Youngkin
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has until May 17 to block or sign into law stronger legal protections for people to access contraception.
VIDEO: Prescription drugs are getting cheaper for seniors thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
Prescription medication costs are falling by the thousands this year for more than a million American seniors due to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Learn how to apply for these benefits at the link in our bio. Video: Carly Maher @vadogwoodnews...