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Bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales heads to Youngkin’s desk
If Gov. Youngkin signs the bill, sale of the drug would begin on May 1, 2025, and the products would be taxed at a rate of up to 11.6%—with 8% going to the state, 2.5% going to a local option tax, and 1.1% to K-12 education.
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How to spend a snow day in Arlington, VA
Snow days offer both kids and their parents an opportunity to break out from the humdrum routine of school and work and instead have a jam-packed day of fun. Here’s our guide for making the most of your next snow day in Arlington.
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Abigail Spanberger vows to protect IVF, abortion access for Virginia women
“My heart breaks for the families of Alabama,” says Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, promising to stand for reproductive freedom in Virginia while backing federal legislation to protect every American’s right to access IVF
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What would Virginia teachers do if we raised their pay to the national average?
Virginia teachers told us what they’d do with the money if the commonwealth raised their pay to the national average salary for an educator.
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‘Gut punch after gut punch’: IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling
IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling regarding IVF embryos. Here’s what you need to know about the Alabama Supreme Court’s IVF ruling.
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VIDEO: Rep. Jennifer McClellan honors the legacy of Yvonne B. Miller during Black History Month
Rep. Jennifer McClellan took the House floor to honor the legacy of Yvonne B. Miller, the first Black woman elected to the General Assembly. “I stand on her shoulders and was proud to pay tribute to her on the House floor,” Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan mentioned on X, formally known as Twitter. @vadogwoodnews Rep. Jennifer McClellan…
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VIDEO: Virginia’s sales tax holiday is back!
After a hiatus of the beloved sales tax holiday last summer, it’s back—this time, it could be for good, thanks to Sen. L. Louise Lucas. Carly breaks down what you should spend your dollars on this holiday! @vadogwoodnews After a hiatus of the beloved sales tax holiday last summer, it's back—this time, it could be…
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Transport yourself to colonial times at this tavern in Alexandria
Living in the 21st century can make it difficult to imagine what life must have been like in the 1700s. However, it’s still possible to get a literal taste of what Colonial life was like by visiting Gadsby’s Tavern in Old Town Alexandria.
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This OB-GYN was terrified for her patients who needed abortions. Then she became one.
Texas OB-GYN Austin Dennard reveals what a future under a Republican president would do to reproductive rights in America.
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Bill to eliminate hidden fees passes Virginia Senate
The average family of four spends $3,200 per year on junk fees, according to a survey conducted by Consumer Reports.
