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Virginia House, led by Dems, advances three constitutional amendments
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…
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The Ultimate Virginia Winter Bucket List
Discover fun things to do—both indoors and outdoors—in our beautiful commonwealth’s coldest months.
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US House Republicans want to cut Medicaid. Why that’s bad news for Virginia.
By one estimate, over 600,000 people in Virginia are at risk of automatically losing their health insurance through Medicaid if federal funding drops.
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New poll indicates Spanberger, Earle-Sears in tight Virginia governor’s race
Early polling suggests Republican Winsome Earle-Sears doing better with male voters and white voters compared with Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who did better among women. A new poll suggests the race to become Virginia’s next governor this fall is currently a competitive one. An Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey on Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race found that…
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Youngkin to visit Trump in Mar-a-Lago
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.
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Wholesome News Hour: Finished bucket lists, owl ornaments, and a puppy’s new home
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s wholesome news hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
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Virginia Democrats win Northern Virginia special elections, keep General Assembly control
State Democrats won two special elections in Northern Virginia on Tuesday to keep their narrow majorities in the General Assembly.
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Move over, Moo Deng; there’s a new hippo in town
The Metro Richmond Zoo recently welcomed a new member of the family. Poppy the pygmy hippo was born just before Christmas.
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Explore the 9 oldest buildings in Virginia
Discover the oldest surviving colonial buildings in Virginia and learn about their rich history, unique architectural styles, and stories of early American life.
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Virginia colleges excel in U.S. News rankings
Virginia colleges make waves in U.S. News rankings, as UVA, W&L, and others secure top spots. Learn how the state’s schools stack up nationally.
