POLITICS
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Millions of Americans Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Later This Year When the COVID-19 Emergency Ends. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The Biden administration announced recently that the U.S. will no longer be in a COVID-19 emergency as of May 11, which means that an estimated five to 14 million Americans could lose access to health insurance via Medicaid.
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Here’s a Breakdown of ‘Crossover,’ How It Works, and Why It Matters
The word “crossover” is getting thrown around a lot in the Virginia legislature these days, but what is it? And why does it matter?
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Virginia Schools To Receive Millions Less Than Expected Following Youngkin Administration Math Error
Last week, the Youngkin administration discovered that the estimates given by an online tool used to see how much funding each school district can expect to receive from the state were wrong. The error will most directly affect schools in poor, rural areas and comes as state lawmakers prepare to debate the state’s budget and…
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Virginia Republicans’ Tax Plan Benefits Large Corporations and the Wealthy
The Republican majority in the Virginia House of Delegates has passed Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s $1 billion tax relief program, a plan that furthers the GOP’s ongoing agenda of giving tax relief to large corporations and the wealthy. Democrats are trying to do the opposite.
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Here Are the Bills Targeting Transgender Virginians That Have Been Introduced This Legislative Session
The past several years have brought an onslaught of anti-transgender legislation across the country, and Virginia is no exception. Here’s a breakdown.
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Here’s How Democrats and Local Advocates Are Fighting for Reproductive Freedom in Virginia
While restricting and eliminating reproductive rights has emerged as a top priority for Virginia Republicans this legislative session, state Democrats and several local advocacy groups have made protecting and advancing those rights their priority.
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Virginia Republicans Continue Working to Restrict Reproductive Freedom
Restricting or outright eliminating reproductive rights has emerged as a top priority for Virginia Republicans in 2023’s legislative session.
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Restricting Reproductive Freedom Is a Top Priority for Virginia Republicans
Several anti-abortion rights bills have been introduced in Virginia for 2023’s legislative session. Here’s a breakdown.
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Culture Wars and Campaigning: Here’s a Look Back at Gov. Youngkin’s First Year in Office
Sunday, Jan. 15, marks one year since Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin assumed office in Virginia—and what a year it has been. Between COVID-19, divisive education policy, and campaigning in other states, Virginia’s governor has kept himself busy–but not always with the business of governing. Here’s a look back at Gov. Youngkin’s first year in office,…
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Here’s What We’re Watching: A Look At Some of the General Assembly Bills That Could Impact You
From abortion and LGBTQ rights to marijuana and gun safety, Virginia lawmakers have a lot on their plates when the General Assembly convenes on Wednesday.
