Sean Galvin
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Candidates on the issues — environment
With the General Assembly elections this November, we’re looking at how candidates in competitive races stand on the issues that matter. Now up: environmental issues. Virginia is no stranger to the effects of climate change. Recent extreme weather events, like Hurricane Dorian, 90+ degree heat in September, and the ongoing drought throughout the state, are…
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Candidates on the issues — women's equality
With the General Assembly elections this November, we’re looking at how candidates in competitive races stand on the issues that matter. For first-time candidates who have not had an opportunity to vote on these issues, we’ll assess their position based on their current policy platform, party affiliation and past statements. Today, we’re focusing on women’s…
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Dogwood Daily: Black Parents in Arlington say public school system only works well for some
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… Have you gotten your flu shot yet? The Virginia Department of…
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Dogwood Daily: Virginia Democrats will no longer accept Dominion donations
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron has ended an agreement with federal authorities to…
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Dogwood Daily: Renewable energy companies get green light
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… As you’ve surely noticed, political ads are all over TV. VPAP…
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Dogwood Daily: Virginia Democrats lead Republicans in cash reserves for General Assembly election
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… Go, Meteor, go! Meteor, the yak who escaped en route to…
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Richmond tackles city's eviction crisis with new grant
Facing the second-highest eviction rates in the United States, Richmond is taking proactive steps to fight the city’s eviction crisis. Richmond’s City Council last week approved a $485,140 grant to Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME), a nonprofit fair housing organization. The grant will allow HOME to pay up to 50% of overdue rent for families…
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Dogwood Daily: GOP censures Riggleman after he officiated gay wedding
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… Wondering how much money candidates for Virginia’s General Assembly have raised…
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Dogwood Daily: Judge stops removal of Confederate statues
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… ICE recently deported a Northern Virginia mother who came to the…