Carolyn Fiddler is Dogwood’s chief political correspondent. She is also the nation’s foremost expert in state politics with almost two decades of experience in statehouse machinations, and her comic book collection is probably bigger than yours.
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Virginia’s Primary Elections Are Done, So What Happened?
On June 20, Virginia voters in many parts of the commonwealth selected their party’s nominee in races for state House, state Senate, and more. Here’s what you should know about the results in some of the hottest contests.
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Virginia’s Primary Elections Just Days Away
On June 20, Virginia voters in many parts of the commonwealth will have the opportunity to select their party’s nominee in races for state House, state Senate, commonwealth’s attorney, town councils, and more. Here’s what you should know about the hottest contests.
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Virginia has a Housing Affordability Crisis
As Virginians struggle with rising rents and housing affordability, the state’s housing finance agency is making fewer loans. What gives?
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Your 2023 Virginia Primary Election Voting Checklist
Many localities across Virginia are holding primary elections for state legislative and local offices on Tuesday, June 20. Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot.
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Telehealth Abortion Care Provider Launches in Virginia
As neighboring states continue to ban abortion and limit access to reproductive health care, national telehealth abortion provider Hey Jane has added Virginia to the list of states in which it operates.
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How the TV Writers’ Strike is Hitting Virginia
The Writers Guild of America strike is in its second month, and while Virginia isn’t often seen as a hub for filmmaking, the commonwealth’s TV and movie industry is feeling the impact. Richmond native Jai Jamison landed his dream job as a writer for The CW’s “Superman & Lois” in 2021. Just over a month…
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New SNAP Hurdle To Impact Thousands of Virginians
As part of the agreement to raise the federal debt ceiling, Republicans created a new obstacle for those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Here’s what it means for Virginians.
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Youngkin-Controlled Air Pollution Board Votes to Remove Virginia From Regional Pollution-Fighting Coalition
Virginia’s Air Pollution Control Board – which has a majority of Gov. Glenn Youngkin-appointed members – voted to remove the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Here’s what it means for Virginians, especially those living in flood-prone areas.
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Following Richmond Mass Shooting, Virginia’s Lt. Governor Blames Everything But Guns
A graduating senior and his stepfather were murdered by a 19-year-old mass shooter on Tuesday evening. Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears arrived at a local press conference and immediately used the tragedy to blame the shooting on local officials, gang violence – but not guns.
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Rep. Good’s Bad Bill to Block Student Loan Cancellation
Republican Rep. Bob Good led the effort in the U.S. House on a measure aimed at revoking President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan. The bill passed the Senate this week after winning approval in the House a week earlier, although Biden is all but certain to veto it.
