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Dogwood Daily: Democrats considering new approaches on redistricting
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. But first… If you need an uplifting story to get you through Monday, check out this story about an injured bald eagle in Fairfax County that was recently rehabilitated and released back into the wild. Five…
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Dogwood Daily: Lawmakers support local authority over statue removal
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. But first… Happy Friday! What better way to celebrate than with some data? VPAP has an interesting look at the Virginia State Senate Committee Assignments. Five things you need to know today … Lawmakers support local…
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Dogwood Daily: The U.S. Justice Department says ERA can no longer be ratified
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. But first… Congratulations Madam Speaker! Yesterday, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax) officially became the first woman to lead Virginia House in its 400-year history. Five things you need to know today … The U.S. Justice Department says…
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Dogwood Daily: Democratic Priorities in the General Assembly
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. But first… Today marks the start of the 2020 General Assembly Session. So far, 900 House Bills and over 400 Senate bills have been posted to the General Assembly’s Legislative Information System. That number is up markedly from…
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It's Virginia’s Democrats First Day in Control. Here's What They Plan to Do.
The 2020 General Assembly session begins today. With Democrats set to control both the House and the Senate for the first time since 1995, analysts and voters alike are expecting big policy changes for the state. Below we have highlighted the issues to keep an eye on, from gun safety to health care to the…
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Dogwood Daily: Unite the Right rally organizer arrested
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. But first… 2020 marks the 100th anniversary since the federal government legalized a women’s right to vote with the 19th Amendment. A task force in Virginia is organizing several exhibitions and events to commemorate. Five things you need…
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Dogwood Daily: Push to commemorate historically black high schools
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. But first… As we shared in our newsletter last week, the Monacan Indian Nation is fighting against a water pumping station that has been built at Point of Fork. Yesterday’s issue of The Washington Post has…
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Dogwood Daily: Northam issues Executive Orders expanding opportunities for Virginians with disabilities
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. But first… “I’ll take ‘Smarty-Pants Virginians’ for $1000, Alex.” Woodbridge political consultant Karen Farrell will attempt her seventh victory Friday on Jeopardy. Five things you need to know today … Northam issues executive actions expanding opportunities…
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These hospitals are giving their employees relief from Virginia's dismal minimum wage
The lowest-paid employees will eventually make more than twice Virginia’s $7.25 per hour minimum wage.
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Dogwood Daily: Voter turnout up on off-year elections
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. But first… Happy New Year! Here’s to a great 2020! If you’re dreading the inevitable rush of resolutioners at your local gym, WTOP has compiled a helpful list of how to make it through January. Five…