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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people’s homes without a judge’s warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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$15 minimum wage inches closer to becoming law in Virginia
The House Labor and Commerce Committee advanced a bill to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. The bill will next be taken up by the House Appropriations committee.
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Virginia Senate Dems advance constitutional amendments
The amendments to redraw the Virginia’s congressional map, protect reproductive rights and gay marriage, and restore voting rights for the formerly incarcerated will next go to voters for approval.
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5 Virginia education bills that could impact your local schools
Virginia’s General Assembly will weigh proposals on funding, staffing, student services, and safety that could bring significant changes to how the commonwealth’s public schools operate.
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These Virginia Democrats want to make the wealthy pay their fair share
One proposal would establish a millionaire’s tax and another would impose a corporate welfare tax on large employers with workers who depend on social services.
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Virginia House Democrats advance four constitutional amendments
The Virginia House of Delegates advanced four constitutional amendments dealing with abortion rights, gay marriage, voting rights, and redistricting.
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Hidden dangers in the wild fuel increase in Virginia eagle hospitalizations
Hospitalization of eagles has been on the rise in Virginia due to a variety of dangers. Here’s what you need to know.
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Virginia explained: How clean energy works, and how it could lower utility bills
As electricity costs rise across Virginia, clean energy is increasingly being viewed not as a future goal, but as a practical tool for keeping bills predictable and affordable.
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Virginia Senate Dems roll out ‘2026 affordability agenda’
Virginia Senate Democrats held a press conference on Tuesday laying out their legislative priorities for this year’s General Assembly session.
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Virginia Democrats back bills to address gender, racial pay disparities
Forthcoming legislation aims to bring greater transparency in the hiring process and combat wage discrimination in Virginia.
