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VIDEO: 80% of House Republicans support plan to cut Social Security, ban abortion, and restrict IVF
The Republican Study Committee, or RSC, a group made up of 176 House Republicans, released a new budget proposal that would raise the Social Security retirement age, restructure Medicare, ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy, and imperil the future of IVF. WATCH our correspondent Carly deep dive on all you need to know…
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VIDEO: Dogwood Getaway at The Homestead
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to dine and stay like the President? Carly shares her Top 5 favorite things about The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA 👀 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews)
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VIDEO: How rejecting the minimum wage bill affects Virginians
Did you hear? Yes, it’s true. Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed the minimum wage increase bills (House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1). The minimum wage bill would have increased wages for over 600,000 workers in Virginia. @vadogwoodnews Did you hear? Yes, it's true. Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed the minimum wage increase bills (House…
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VIDEO: 5 Virginia eclipse viewing parties on April 8
If you haven’t picked your eclipse watch party yet, you’ve got options! The public is invited to these five viewing events taking place throughout Virginia on Monday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews)
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VIDEO: Discover 9 Independent VA Bookstores
If you haven’t added to your TBR list in a while, what are you waiting for?! This VA bookstore adventure is the perfect way to get involved in your community. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dogwood (@vadogwoodnews)
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What is the best bowling alley in Virginia?
Virginia is home to a range of bowling alleys, from state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology to cozy, vintage spots that transport you back in time. But which alleys stand out as the ultimate destinations for aficionados of strikes, spares, and good times? Whether you’re a seasoned pro who knows the lanes like the back…
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VIDEO: Will small businesses really be affected by a minimum wage increase?
Both Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1 were introduced by Democrats and passed on party-line votes in the House of Delegates and Virginia Senate without any Republican support. Both bills passed out of the other chamber within the last few weeks. Republicans say they aren’t in support of raising the minimum wage because of…
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VIDEO: A digital goods sales tax could soon be coming to Virginia
Virginia’s 2024–2026 budget bill seeks to increase the state sales tax rate and broaden sales tax to digital products and services. Carly breaks down exactly which digital products you may see a tax increase on. @vadogwoodnews Virginia's 2024–2026 budget bill seeks to increase the state sales tax rate and broaden sales tax to digital products…
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VIDEO: Virginians need affordable prescription drugs
In 2023, AARP Virginia polled voters of all ages and found that 35% of Virginians chose not to fill a prescription due to cost. If passed, Senate Bill 274 and House Bill 570 could help lower the costs of certain medications by creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which would have the power to review…
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VIDEO: Sen. Creigh Deeds on the Prescription Drug Affordability Board
The effort to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board comes as Virginians have been spending more and more on prescription drugs in recent decades. In 2020, they spent 36% more per person on prescription drugs than the national average. @vadogwoodnews The effort to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board comes as Virginians have been spending…
