Politics
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Report: Virginia Republican to get big tax cut from bill he helped pass
US Rep. Rob Wittman disputes the report’s claim that he will “see direct personal benefits” from President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Earle-Sears, Spanberger trade barbs as Virginia shutdown woes worsen
The Virginia gubernatorial debate showcased a contrast between how Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears approach different economic policy issues, including the government shutdown.
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Virginia lawmakers warn—contraception fight is far from over as Trump officials push to destroy $10M supply
When the Trump administration announced that it had destroyed nearly $10 million in contraceptives abroad, falsely labeling them “abortifacients,” Virginia Delegates Joshua Cole and Joshua Thomas said they weren’t surprised.
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Virginians call on Republicans to protect health care, end shutdown
Virginians voice their fears about what the loss of health care subsidies will mean for them and their families, and union leaders representing federal workers are angry their members are being treated like political pawns.
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Virginians will see health insurance premiums surge if ACA subsidies expire
Republicans in Washington have refused to include an extension of important health care tax credits in a federal spending bill to re-open the government.
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Federal workers, share your story with Dogwood
We want to hear from federal workers about how the shutdown is affecting them. Share your story using this form.
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Virginia Dems rush to support federal workers during government shutdown
Virginia’s hundreds of thousands of federal employees entered their second day of the government shutdown on Thursday as Republicans in Washington hold firm on their refusal to pass a spending bill that keeps health care affordable for millions of Americans and the Trump administration threatens to fire even more government workers.
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At a Virginia roundtable, advocates warn contraception rights are at risk
At a Monday panel in the Commonwealth, doctors, advocates, and candidates warned that misinformation and new laws could strip away access to birth control for thousands of Virginians.
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John Reid’s pitch for civility follows years as a ‘combative conservative’
The Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, John Reid, calls his opponent a radical and has sought to use her heritage against her.
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OPINION: Why Virginia families deserve paid leave
As of 2025, 13 states and the District of Columbia have passed or implemented varying paid leave laws. Our state of Virginia, on the other hand, has fallen behind, but it’s not for a lack of trying.
