Politics
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Youngkin signs bipartisan hate crime legislation, blocks climate change education bill
The legislation will codify a recommendation that Virginia revise its laws to ensure Jewish Virginians are protected from hate crimes, along with Muslims, Sikhs, and other ethnic groups.
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VIDEO: Youngkin vetoes bill that would’ve curbed book bans
Instead of signing a simple change that would’ve helped curbed book bans in Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 235, calling it “unnecessary.” @vadogwoodnews Instead of signing a simple change that would’ve helped curbed book bans in Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 235, calling it “unnecessary.” #bookbans #bookban #education #virginianews #va #virginia…
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Budget deadlines loom for Youngkin, Democrats
Youngkin and Democrats have fought bitterly over an ill-fated major league sports arena and a slew of Democratic legislative priorities, raising questions over whether both sides can strike a budget compromise before the end of the fiscal year.
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A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
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VIDEO: 7 things you did not know about contraception
Last month, the Virginia House of Delegates approved the Contraceptive Equity Act, which aims to eliminate certain copays, cost-sharing requirements, reimbursement requirements, and coverage delays to increase contraceptive access. Earlier this month, the Senate passed the House version of the bill. For the bill to become law, the General Assembly must consider Gov. Youngkin’s proposed…
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Youngkin rejects minimum wage increase, marijuana legalization
Both of these bills were top priorities of the Democratic-controlled General Assembly this legislative session. Youngkin’s vetoes came just one day after his top priority–a $2 billion development district that would have included a new arena meant to attract the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards to Alexandria–fell through.
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VIDEO: Virginia prescription drug costs are too high
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board is a bipartisan measure that could be a game changer for Virginians who struggle to afford prescription medications. @vadogwoodnews This bipartisan measure could be a game changer for Virginians who struggle to afford prescription medications. #prescriptiondrugs #medication #virginianews #virginiapolitics #healthcare ♬ original sound – The Dogwood
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VIDEO: Will small businesses really be affected by a minimum wage increase?
Both Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1 were introduced by Democrats and passed on party-line votes in the House of Delegates and Virginia Senate without any Republican support. Both bills passed out of the other chamber within the last few weeks. Republicans say they aren’t in support of raising the minimum wage because of…
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Roanoke resident struggling with medication costs urges Youngkin to sign Prescription Drug Affordability Board bill
If signed into law, the Prescription Drug Affordability Bill would have a direct impact on Virginians’ wallets. Virginians spent 36% more per person on prescription drugs than the national average in 2020.
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VIDEO: A digital goods sales tax could soon be coming to Virginia
Virginia’s 2024–2026 budget bill seeks to increase the state sales tax rate and broaden sales tax to digital products and services. Carly breaks down exactly which digital products you may see a tax increase on. @vadogwoodnews Virginia's 2024–2026 budget bill seeks to increase the state sales tax rate and broaden sales tax to digital products…
