POLITICS
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Many Virginia School Systems are Rejecting Youngkin’s New Anti-Trans Policy
A number of school districts are choosing to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new model policy, which rolls back protections for transgender and nonbinary students.
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Millions More Workers Would Get Overtime Pay Under New Biden Plan
The proposed regulation would require employers to pay overtime to their salaried workers who are in executive, administrative, and professional roles, and make less than $1,059 a week, or $55,068 a year for full-time employees.
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Protecting a Student’s Right to Read: One Group’s Battle Against Book Bans
There’s a growing issue around book banning in Virginia schools—and Red Wine and Blue seeks to empower parents to defend their children’s right to read.
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As Strikes Continue, Biden Administration Highlights its Pro-Union Agenda
The administration’s show of support comes as unprecedented worker organizing — from strike authorizations to work stoppages — hit multiple industries this year, including, transportation, entertainment, hospitality and health care.
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These 10 High-Priced Drugs Are Set To Become Cheaper for Seniors
Starting in 2026, the prices for these drugs will decrease for up to nine million seniors, thanks to a provision in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices for these drugs directly with the manufacturers.
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Report: Virginia Republicans Plan Abortion Ban If They Win Statehouse In November
A source familiar with the governor’s plans says that passing a 15-week abortion ban will be his legislative priority if Republicans win majority control of the state House and Senate in this fall’s elections.
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Credit Where Credit’s Due: Who Cut Virginia’s Grocery Tax?
At the beginning of the year, a new law cutting Virginia’s grocery tax to 1% took effect. Now, lawmakers in both parties are vying for credit as they run for reelection.
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Republican Candidates Commit to Backing Trump Even if Convicted
Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, and Mike Pence all pledged to support the former president even if he’s convicted for the many crimes he’s been charged with.
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GOP-leaning House District May Be in Play for Democrats
A new poll shared with The Dogwood reveals a Republican incumbent’s weakness.
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Infamous Virginia Pastor Announces Bid For Presidency
Conservative evangelical minister and former lieutenant governor nominee E.W. Jackson has joined the race for the 2024 Republican presidential bid.
