Virginia Capital Exclusive
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (June 19 – June 25)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, protests, Juneteenth events, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, June 19, through Thursday, June 25.
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Data center fears on display at Prince William town hall
State Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) organized a series of town halls to hear peoples’ concerns about data centers.
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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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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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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (June 5 – June 11)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, June 5, through Thursday, June 11.
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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.
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Spanberger addresses veto backlash in new interview
“We just keep facing disappointment after disappointment, and I know that I have added to that,” the governor said in an interview.
