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Richmond workers protest ICE as DHS proposes new detention facility in Hanover
Virginia union members led a rally and march in downtown Richmond on Friday as part of a national day of protest against abductions and killings by agents with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is eyeing expanding its operations in the region.
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Virginia declares state of emergency for weekend winter storm, threatens power and travel
A winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across Virginia this weekend, prompting Gov. Abigail Spanberger to declare a State of Emergency.
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Virginia campus workers rally to end union restrictions rooted in Jim Crow
Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin last year blocked legislation that would give collective bargaining rights to public sector workers. Now, some of those workers are pushing Democrats to get the job done this year.
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people’s homes without a judge’s warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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$15 minimum wage inches closer to becoming law in Virginia
The House Labor and Commerce Committee advanced a bill to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. The bill will next be taken up by the House Appropriations committee.
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9 Virginia orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and these nine Virginia organizations need donations to continue to advocate for the issue and help survivors.
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Virginia Senate Dems advance constitutional amendments
The amendments to redraw the Virginia’s congressional map, protect reproductive rights and gay marriage, and restore voting rights for the formerly incarcerated will next go to voters for approval.
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5 Virginia education bills that could impact your local schools
Virginia’s General Assembly will weigh proposals on funding, staffing, student services, and safety that could bring significant changes to how the commonwealth’s public schools operate.
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Unique VA-made Valentine’s gifts that won’t break the bank
From handcrafted jewelry to small-batch chocolates, these Virginia-made items make for meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts that don’t break the bank.
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These Virginia Democrats want to make the wealthy pay their fair share
One proposal would establish a millionaire’s tax and another would impose a corporate welfare tax on large employers with workers who depend on social services.
