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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Credit Where Credit’s Due: Who Cut Virginia’s Grocery Tax?
At the beginning of the year, a new law cutting Virginia’s grocery tax to 1% took effect. Now, lawmakers in both parties are vying for credit as they run for reelection.
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Federal Grant to Bring High-Speed Internet to Southwest Virginia Counties
Many Virginians living and working in some of the commonwealth’s most rural and isolated communities don’t have the access to fast, reliable internet. A massive new grant will change that for residents in a historically underserved region in southwestern Virginia.
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Democrats Secure Funds for Education, Mental Health, Tax Rebates in Budget Deal
Virginia lawmakers have finally reached an agreement on amendments to the state’s two-year budget. Here’s what that means and who it helps.
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Lawsuit Filed Over Youngkin’s Move to Withdraw Virginia from Climate Initiative
Gov. Glenn Youngkin spent the first part of his term in office working to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Now a lawsuit questions the governor’s authority to do so.
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GOP-leaning House District May Be in Play for Democrats
A new poll shared with The Dogwood reveals a Republican incumbent’s weakness.
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Meet the Candidates in Virginia’s Sexiest Senate Seats
Several districts won by President Biden are up for grabs this year as Democrats work to maintain – or even expand – their majority in the chamber.
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Meet the Candidates in Virginia’s Hottest House Seats
Several districts won by President Biden are up for grabs this year as Democrats work to reclaim control of the chamber.
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New Virginia Laws That Could Affect Your Bottom Line
A slew of new laws went into effect this month–among them, many that could impact your livelihood and your wallet.
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Virginia’s Senators Want to Help First-Generation Homebuyers Build Wealth
The bill aims to combat racism and systemic discrimination in housing by providing low and fixed-rate mortgages.
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Youngkin Still Can’t Deliver a Resolution to Virginia’s Budget Stalemate
With the new fiscal year well underway, Virginia’s governor is touting his accomplishments across the commonwealth but still can’t get lawmakers to agree on how to spend the state’s $3.6 billion budget surplus.
