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VIDEO: Youngkin signs gay marriage bill, blocks gun safety and reproductive rights
Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly finished its work last week. Jessica Craven updates us on what you need to know about the bills Governor Glenn Youngkin passed and vetoed. @vadogwoodnews Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly finished its work last week. @jesscraven101 updates us on what you need to know about the bills Governor Glenn Youngkin passed and…
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VIDEO: Did you know the first IVF baby was born in Virginia?
WATCH and learn about the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth Carr, the first #IVF baby born in the US in Norfolk in 1981. Sen. Tim Kaine delves into this remarkable story of hope, perseverance, and triumph. @vadogwoodnews WATCH and learn about the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth Carr, the first #IVF baby born in the US in…
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VIDEO: DYK Virginians pay more than the national average for prescription medications?
Did you know that Virginians pay 36% more than the national average for prescription medications? If passed, Senate Bill 274 and House Bill 570 could help lower the costs of certain medications thanks to the creation of a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia. @vadogwoodnews Did you know that Virginians pay 36% more than the…
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VIDEO: Protecting access to contraception in Virginia
Last month, Democratic lawmakers Del. Marcia Price and Sen. Ghazala Hashmi held a press conference celebrating the passage of companion bills House Bill 609 and Senate Bill 237, both aimed at protecting access to contraception in Virginia. @vadogwoodnews Last week, Democratic lawmakers Del. Marcia Price and Sen. Ghazala Hashmi held a press conference celebrating the…
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From the state rock to the state flower, here’s how Virginia got its symbols
Virginia state symbols have been around since the 1700s, and present-day additions are still being made.
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VIDEO: Del. Daniel Helmer speaks to the “definition” of “weapons of war”
Virginia Democrats introduced a new slate of gun safety bills this year that are being considered in the state’s 2024 legislative session. HB 2 would make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to possess, sell, purchase, manufacture, transport, or transfer assault firearms. The bill defines an assault firearm as a semi-automatic rifle or pistol with a…
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VIDEO: Virginia Dems push bills to raise teacher pay
Good News, Virginia! We’ve heard from many educators that a salary increase would significantly support teachers, staff, and students. Jessica Craven explains how bills to increase teacher pay are making their way through the legislative process. Will these bills take effect? @vadogwoodnews Good News, Virginia! We’ve heard from many educators that a salary increase would…
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VIDEO: An effort to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026 is one step closer to becoming law
An effort to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026 is one step closer to becoming law after the Virginia Senate passed its version of the bill on Tuesday. The House version of the bill passed earlier this month. Now, at least one of the bills must pass out of the other…
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VIDEO: Virginia Dems look to restore, expand workers rights
Virginia public employees are currently prohibited from engaging in collective bargaining, but bills were introduced by Sen. Jennifer Boysko and Del. Kathy Tran to repeal this ban. However, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has already expressed his intention to veto any legislation that permits Virginia workers to engage in collective bargaining. Earlier this year, Youngkin stated, “Please…
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VIDEO: Rep. Candi Mundon King had something to say about Virginia’s anti-abortion bill
On Monday, Democratic Rep. Candi Mundon King passionately expressed her thoughts on HB-404, which would further restrict the already limited circumstances in which public funding can be used to provide abortion services. It would also prohibit state funding from going to any entity or facility where abortion care is provided. WATCH what she had to…
