Politics
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Youngkin, Democrats to start over on budget talks
The Republican governor stood with Democratic leaders in the General Assembly on Wednesday in a bid to ease tensions over their budget debate.
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VIDEO: Domestic abuse victims speak out against the gun law bills Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed
Senate Bill 47 and House Bill 46 aim to close the loophole that allows offenders to transfer their firearms to someone else instead of relinquishing them, by requiring documented proof of relinquishment for those already prohibited from owning a firearm due to their conviction or assault of a family member. Doorways, an Arlington non-profit group…
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Virginia Beach nurse: Rep. Kiggans should stand with patients, protect the ACA
Notably, more Virginians have access to health care now than they did before the ACA’s implementation. As such, I urge Rep. Jen Kiggans to oppose efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act by Speaker Mike Johnson and extreme House Republicans.
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It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion
Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here’s what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
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VIDEO: Share your IVF journey with us
Did you know the first IVF baby was born in Virginia? The in vitro fertilization journey holds a special place in our hearts. Recently, IVF has become a political topic in Washington—but we want to bring the conversation back to what really matters, the people who have lived the experiences. That’s why we want to…
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Trump says he’s pro-worker. His record says otherwise.
Trump’s policies made more than eight million workers ineligible for overtime pay, allowed for the outsourcing and offshoring of American jobs, made it harder for workers to join a union, and failed to protect American workers during the pandemic.
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Virginia NAACP to sue Youngkin over handling of DEI records requests
The civil rights group said it would take Youngkin to court for not releasing communications between his office and state universities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The NAACP Virginia State Conference announced Monday it plans to take the office of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to court for allegedly violating Virginia’s Freedom of Information…
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VIDEO: After vetoes, Youngkin’s budget “olive branch unlikely to persuade Democrats
Can the Democrats in the General Assembly and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin really find “common ground” among his proposed state budget amendments? 🤨 WATCH Jessica Craven to fill you in. @vadogwoodnews Can the Democrats in the General Assembly and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin really find "common ground" among his proposed state budget amendments? 🤨 WATCH…
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Virginia becomes first Southern state to ban child marriage
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed legislation earlier this month that will make the marriage age 18 without exceptions. Virginia became the first state in the South to ban child marriage. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed this month House Bill 994 to make the legal marriage age 18. There are just 11 other states in the US…
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Biden announces new action to address gun sale loopholes
The announcement clarifies expanded legal requirements for gun sale licensing and cracks down on so-called “gun show” loopholes that allow buyers to evade background checks.
