Politics
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Lawmakers approve budget without Youngkin’s costly arena project or tax cut for the rich
The Senate approved a new, two-year state budget on Saturday which includes pay raises for teachers, increased funding for education, and more. Gov. Youngkin, however, says the document needs “a lot of work” before he’s willing to sign it.
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Biden’s 2025 budget prioritizes lowering costs for families, taxing the rich
The president’s budget includes proposals to lower childcare costs, create a paid family leave program, lower drug costs, and strengthen Social Security and Medicare—all by raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
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Biden attacks GOP abortion bans, vows to restore Roe during State of the Union
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden said to Republicans. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?”
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Op-ed: Is the Governor Gaslighting Virginia about K-12 Education funding?
As the 2024 General Assembly draws to a close, the drama over the budget continues to ramp up. Much of the discussion about the budget revolves around the underfunding of Virginia’s public schools which can affect public schools across Virginia. Although, if you ask the governor or his recently appointed Chair of the Board of Education,…
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Youngkin signs gay marriage bill, blocks gun safety and reproductive rights bills
Although Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill meant to enshrine the legality of same-sex marriage, he vetoed or recommended major changes to bills surrounding reproductive and voting rights, gun control, book bans, and more.
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Your healthcare and reproductive rights are on the line in 2024, Virginia congressman warns
Rep. Bobby Scott and other Democratic leaders highlighted President Biden’s health care achievements during a recent press call.
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Biden takes aim at high costs during State of the Union speech
Biden called on Congress to pass a mortgage relief credit that would give first-time homebuyers an annual tax credit of up to $5,000 a year for two years. He also endorsed legislation to build and renovate roughly 2 million homes and vowed to crack down on “big landlords who break antitrust laws by price-fixing and…
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VIDEO: Virginia Dems push bills to raise teacher pay
Good News, Virginia! We’ve heard from many educators that a salary increase would significantly support teachers, staff, and students. Jessica Craven explains how bills to increase teacher pay are making their way through the legislative process. Will these bills take effect? @vadogwoodnews Good News, Virginia! We’ve heard from many educators that a salary increase would…
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Biden proposes new actions to address housing shortages and high costs
The actions announced last week will promote fairer rental markets, boost the supply of affordable housing and manufactured homes, and help families who are struggling to make ends meet.
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How Del. Michael Feggans worked to keep your landlord from bursting in on you, among other bills
Del. Michael Feggans feels his first year in the Virginia General Assembly has been a successful one so far, where he passed bills relating to cybersecurity, helping small businesses, and aiding renters.
