Politics
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Four new Virginia laws just took effect that could help your health
In Virginia, most new statutes go into effect on July 1 of any given year, coinciding with the state’s fiscal year. But most years also see a few straggler laws take effect on Jan. 1, and 2024 is one of them. One new statute that will benefit many Virginians requires health insurers to cover the…
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Insulin prices plunge for Virginians due to Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk’s price cuts are expected to benefit many Virginians who need insulin to survive. The companies first announced the moves last year, as a response to an American Rescue Plan provision that threatened to penalize them if they kept prices high.
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VIDEO: Why is Virginia housing costs so high?
Why is Virginia housing costs so high? And what’s being done to address it? Carly explains the top challenges and how the Virginia Housing Alliance is trying to help. @vadogwoodnews Why is Virginia housing costs so high? And what's being done to address it? @diningincarswithcheese explains the top challenges and how the Virginia Housing Alliance…
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Biden pardons thousands of Americans convicted of marijuana possession
The president’s actions will not release any federal prisoners, but will lift barriers to housing, employment, and educational opportunities for those convicted of the offenses.
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VIDEO: Virginia Democrats have rolled out their 2024 legislative agenda
Check out the key priorities of Virginia Democrats for 2024! 💪 Get the latest updates with Carly @vadogwoodnews Check out the key priorities of Virginia Democrats for 2024! 💪 Get the latest updates with @diningincarswithcheese. #VirginiaDemocrats #2024AgendaVirginia #virginianews ♬ original sound – The Dogwood
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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…
