Politics
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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…
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Youngkin vetoes assault weapons ban and other gun safety bills, signs two others
Bills the governor vetoed include one that would have restricted access to assault weapons, one that would have kept guns out of the hands of violent people, and one that would have prevented gun dealers who sell firearms out of their homes from being located within one and a half miles of elementary and middle…
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Prescription drugs are getting cheaper for seniors thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
When Biden signed the legislation in 2022, it did a number of things. Now, the legislation’s changes to the Medicare program will help beneficiaries save money.
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VIDEO: Virginians need affordable prescription drugs
In 2023, AARP Virginia polled voters of all ages and found that 35% of Virginians chose not to fill a prescription due to cost. If passed, Senate Bill 274 and House Bill 570 could help lower the costs of certain medications by creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which would have the power to review…
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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in major abortion access case
Tuesday’s hearing marks the first time the right-wing Court has listened to a case relating to abortion access since their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
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VIDEO: Sen. Creigh Deeds on the Prescription Drug Affordability Board
The effort to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board comes as Virginians have been spending more and more on prescription drugs in recent decades. In 2020, they spent 36% more per person on prescription drugs than the national average. @vadogwoodnews The effort to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board comes as Virginians have been spending…
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VIDEO: Youngkin signs gay marriage bill, blocks gun safety and reproductive rights
Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly finished its work last week. Jessica Craven updates us on what you need to know about the bills Governor Glenn Youngkin passed and vetoed. @vadogwoodnews Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly finished its work last week. @jesscraven101 updates us on what you need to know about the bills Governor Glenn Youngkin passed and…
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VA religious leaders urge Youngkin to sign minimum wage increase bill
The legislation would raise Virginia’s minimum wage from the current rate of $12 per hour to $13.50 in 2025 and to $15 in 2026. Gov. Youngkin has until April 8 to either sign, veto, or recommend amendments to the legislation before lawmakers reconvene on April 17.
