Isabel Soisson is a multimedia journalist who has worked at WPMT FOX43 TV in Harrisburg, along with serving various roles at CNBC, NBC News, Philadelphia Magazine, and Philadelphia Style Magazine.
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VA Dems reject abortion bans, increase access to contraception
Democrats defeated a near-total abortion ban introduced by Republicans and passed a bill to improve access to contraception by eliminating certain copays, cost-sharing requirements, reimbursement requirements, and coverage delays.
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Bill to eliminate hidden fees passes Virginia Senate
The average family of four spends $3,200 per year on junk fees, according to a survey conducted by Consumer Reports.
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Virginia Dems push bills to raise teacher pay
A 2023 study from the Virginia Education Association (VEA) found that estimated average teacher pay in the commonwealth was just over $62,100 annually—more than $6,300 below the estimated national average for the job.
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Republicans cave to Trump, block border security deal they demanded
After years of claiming that border security was a “top priority” for them, House and Senate Republicans killed a long-awaited, bipartisan deal they insisted on amid pressure from former President Donald Trump.
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VA Senate advances bill to end ‘boyfriend loophole’ in gun purchases
Senate Bill 642 would make it illegal for anyone to purchase or possess a firearm after they have been found guilty of assault and battery against someone they are dating.
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Virginia House Dems pass bill to increase minimum wage to $15 per hour
The legislation, along with its companion bill, Senate Bill 1, would raise Virginia’s minimum wage from the current rate of $12 per hour to $13.50 in 2025 and to $15 in 2026.
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Bills banning legacy admissions at VA’s public universities clear both chambers
Now, both bills must pass in opposite chambers before they are sent to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk for his consideration.
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Virginia Senate advances bill to give workers 12 weeks of paid family leave
Senate Bill 373 and House Bill 737 would adopt the model used for unemployment insurance to cover the cost of up to 12 weeks of paid leave in a year. This time could be used to adjust to caring for a new child, to care for a sick family member, or to deal with a…
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Study: 65,000 rape-caused pregnancies in states with abortion bans
“Thousands of girls and women in states that banned abortion experienced rape-related pregnancy, but few (if any) obtained in-state abortions legally, suggesting that rape exceptions fail to provide reasonable access to abortion for survivors,” the study stated.
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Virginia Democrats introduce new gun safety bills
One measure would make it illegal to have any hand in the sale, manufacture, transfer, or purchase of assault firearms.
