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Dogwood Daily: Delegate asks AG for "Second Amendment sanctuary" opinion
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… The Daily featured the story of Wise County resident Amanda Sturgill on Monday’s episode, which highlighted the growing practice of hospitals practice of suing patients for payment. Sturgill was sued by Ballad Health after falling…
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Dogwood Daily: What's happening with vacant judge seats
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… Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is here! Sweet Providence Farm in Floyd County will provide this year’s official state Christmas trees– one of which will go in the main room of the governor’s mansion…
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Republican-led city councils create new labels for gun 'sanctuary' cities
Democrats impending take over of the General Assembly has prompted twelve Republican-led county boards to declare themselves as “Second Amendment Sanctuary” cities. While the specific wording varies from city to city, the broad strokes remain the same: Counties are saying they will refuse to enforce new gun safety regulations. Whether or not these resolutions can legally…
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Dogwood Daily: Happy Thanksgiving!
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. We will be off for Thanksgiving after today and will return Monday, December 2. But first… Florida, Texas and Massachusetts all claim to have hosted the first Thanksgiving, but a small yet passionate group are seeking…
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New battle over Virginia's uranium ban coming
Companies bring a last chance suit to access the $6 billion deposit in Chatham, Virginia, which is the largest in the country. Three companies are suing the state in an effort to change a law that is stopping them from mining uranium in Virginia. Their latest legal challenge comes after the Supreme Court’s July decision…
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Dogwood Daily: UVA doctors denounce employer's billing practices
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… On Sunday, The Richmond Times-Dispatch released the second portion of its…
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Virginia has weaker payday loan rules than most states
Protesters gather in Winchester to oppose interest rates that can be three times higher than in other states. While the predatory loans exist throughout the United States, consumer protections vary wildly from state to state. But Virginia’s are particularly weak. Hundreds of thousands of Virginians take out these loans every year, and can end up…
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Dogwood Daily: What Virginia congresswomen are saying about impeachment
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… Calling all fans of the austere and slightly-eerie. If you’ve ever…
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GOP-led county boards in Virginia declare themselves 'Second Amendment Sanctuaries'
A growing number of Virginia counties have voted to designate their localities as “Second Amendment Sanctuaries.” The resolutions express the county’s intent to oppose gun safety measures and not spend public money on enforcing them.
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Dogwood Daily: Regulators prevent Dominion's rate hike
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… Happy Friday! If you’re starting to get ready for Thanksgiving this…