Lead Story
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Northern Va. workers vote in local union election
Prince William County government workers are fighting for better pay and more say on the job.
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Billion-dollar data center tax break preserved in budget deal
State lawmakers passed a budget on Monday that would set a new tax on data centers’ energy consumption.
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Spanberger, state lawmakers strike cannabis compromise
One small hemp grower is excited to tap into Virginia’s forthcoming legal retail cannabis market.
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As university workers struggle with low pay, Pence paid $150K by George Mason
The George Mason chapter of a faculty union obtained Pence’s compensation through a Freedom of Information Act request.
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Virginia Republicans vote against bill to speed up union negotiations
The legislation would require employers to move faster in negotiations with workers over a first union contract.
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Over a dozen Virginia rural hospitals at risk of closing, state report finds
Lawmakers are also concerned about how hospitals will be impacted by spending cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid.
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Why is the Southern Baptist Convention so afraid of women pastors?
In rural Virginia, congregations are split on if women can or can’t be pastors. But when I compare the negative claims to the examples of women in the New Testament, the double standard becomes impossible to ignore.
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Richmond botanical garden workers are ready to go on strike
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers are frustrated with management’s refusal to compromise on pay increases.
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As costs rise, Kiggans wipes mention of gas prices from her website
Kiggans’ issues page no longer mentions gas prices, which have risen sharply since President Donald Trump launched the Iran war in late February.
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Spanberger signs bills to lower childcare costs for small business workers
The governor held a bill signing ceremony for legislation aimed at bolstering childcare in Virginia.
