State Politics
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Virginia cannabis market deal sets 2027 launch, caps licenses
Weeks after she vetoed legislation that would create Virginia’s first retail cannabis market for adults, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the sponsors of that legislation have worked out an agreement.
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Federal school voucher program harms Virginia’s most vulnerable families
During his last week in office, Gov. Youngkin opted Virginia into the Educational Choice for Children Act. Its impact on Virginia students could be serious.
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Virginia schools losing millions from data center tax breaks
Tax breaks for data center developments across Virginia cost the Commonwealth more than $2 billion in 2025, according to new research.
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Your guide to protesting in Virginia
Here’s your guide for protesting safely in Virginia, including helpful tips and organizations.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (April 24 – April 28)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 24 through Thursday, April 28.
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Major Virginia river listed as ‘most endangered’ in nation
An iconic Virginia river was just listed as the “most endangered” river in the country and clean water advocates urge more action to be taken in order to prevent further threats to drinking water.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (April 17 – April 23)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 17, through Thursday, April 23.
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Virginia’s reproductive freedom amendment faces a last-minute roadblock
A challenge out of Bedford County claims HJR1 skipped mandatory public-notice steps. Supporters point to a Spanberger-backed fix and call the case a “frivolous” attempt to stall a reproductive freedom vote.
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Your guide to No Kings 3 in Virginia on March 28
A roundup of Virginia No Kings protests, marches, and rallies on March 28, 2026.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar. 20 – Mar. 26)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide—Friday, Mar. 20 through Thursday, Mar. 26.
