Politics
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VIDEO: How Biden’s initiative is helping Virginia’s rural communities
The Biden administration announced over $5 billion in new investments in rural communities across the country to increase prosperity in all corners of the country. Jessica Craven breaks down how Biden’s initiative is helping our rural communities. Let us know in the comments what changes this investment has brought to a rural community near you!…
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VIDEO: The 411 on 420 in the Commonwealth
To weed or not to weed? That is the question everyone is asking after the state legislature recently passed amendments that would limit the THC content in hemp-derived products as well as put tougher restrictions on those who sell them. Dogwood Content Producer, Dylan Courbat, has the 411 on the latest when it comes to…
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VIDEO: Biden celebrates abortion rights wins in elections, calls for restoration of Roe
Did you know Virginia is the last state in the South without an abortion ban? 🤯 Abortion rights are a main focal point in this upcoming presidential election and saw major wins across the country on Nov. 7. Could Roe v. Wade be restored in 2024? Jessica Craven has the scoop. Be sure to follow…
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Governor’s proposed budget fails to address Virginia’s school funding issues
This week, Gov. Glenn Youngkin released his proposed budget for 2024-2025. This budget proposal is the first step in a months-long process that will formally commence when the General Assembly begins its legislative session on Jan. 10, 2024. The governor’s proposed biennial budget is an important starting point for budget negotiations with the state House…
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A preview of Virginia Democrats’ 2024 pro-reproductive rights legislative agenda
In this year’s fight for majority control of the General Assembly, abortion emerged as a key election issue in races for the Virginia House and Senate. Voters elected Democratic majorities in both the House of Delegates and state Senate, signaling to lawmakers that they want reproductive rights in the commonwealth to be protected. Virginia is…
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VIDEO: Virginia Christmas tradition in Chatham
Check out this special small town Virginia Christmas tradition in Chatham. @vadogwoodnews Check out this special small town Virginia Christmas tradition in Chatham. #virginia #va #virginialife #chatman #explorevirginia ♬ original sound – The Dogwood
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VIDEO: How local elected officials help all Virginians everyday
Norfolk City councilmember Andria Mcclellan sat down with Dogwood to talk about specific ways local elected officials like herself can directly help folks in their communities. @vadogwoodnews Norfolk City councilmember @andriamcclellan sat down with Dogwood to talk about specific ways local elected officials like herself can directly help folks in their communities. ♬ original sound…
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This federal program is saving Virginians money on their internet–here’s how to sign up
About 429,000 households in Virginia have enrolled in President Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounts on internet bills.
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Service members to get biggest pay raise in 20 years in bill heading to Biden’s desk
While the pay bump will affect the 125,162 active duty service members in Virginia, this year’s National Defense Authorization Act is just the latest example of the increasingly partisan landscape of modern American politics.
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Virginians overwhelmingly support paid sick leave, new poll shows
A poll released this week by the Virginia Interfaith Center, a member of the Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition, found that a whopping 88% of Virginians support a requirement that employers provide paid sick leave to their workers. Specifically, the poll asked Virginians if they “support or oppose requiring Virginia employers to offer at…
