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Colorado Bioethicist Warns Against 'Abortion Reversal' Procedures

Unproven and potentially dangerous treatments are being promoted under the guise of 'comprehensive care'.

Virginia Appeals Injunction Against Social Media Time Limit for Children

State aims to reinstate law restricting minors to 1 hour of daily use to protect mental health

Virginia Democrats Vote to Nearly Triple Their Own Pay

The move comes despite campaign promises to focus on affordability

Virginia Democrats Give Themselves Nearly 300% Pay Raise

Lawmakers increase their salaries while only providing teachers a 3% raise

Virginia Democrats Vote to Nearly Triple Their Own Pay

Lawmakers raise salaries while campaigning on affordability issues, sparking Republican criticism

Trump Pushes for Second Reconciliation Bill in Congress

White House signals tax cuts and retirement savings plan as priorities, but House Republicans face narrow majority challenges.

Virginia Senate Approves Amended Congressional Map

Redistricting plan would shift 63,000 Chesapeake residents to new district

Virginia Considers Legalizing Online Casino Gambling

Bill would bring iGaming to the state, raising concerns from those with gambling addiction

Virginia Lawmakers Target PBM Reforms in Bipartisan Push

Lawmakers aim to require pharmacy benefit managers to pass along rebates to lower drug costs for consumers.

New Delegate Pushes Workforce Development Legislation

Virgil Thornton's bill aims to give local boards more flexibility in allocating federal training funds.

Charlottesville Delegate's Pharmacy Bill Passes in Spanberger Affordability Package

Legislation aims to increase transparency and lower costs in the healthcare system.

Descendant of Founding Father Blasts Spanberger's Redistricting Push

Virginia Republican Del. Anne Ferrell Tata, a descendant of Patrick Henry, condemns governor's partisan redistricting efforts.

Virginia Lawmakers Push for Medicaid Funds Bill to Aid Schools

Bill would establish Medicaid navigator positions and require training to help school districts maximize Medicaid reimbursements.

Pittsylvania County Opposes Virginia Redistricting Plan

Board of Supervisors adopts resolution against proposed changes to congressional districts.

Trump Calls for Limits on Trans Youth Transitions

President Trump used a State of the Union guest to highlight a lawsuit over a Virginia student's gender identity.

Trump Calls Democrats 'Crazy' for Not Applauding Ban on Teen Gender Transitions

Voters have sharply divided reactions to the president's remarks during the State of the Union address.

Virginia Passes Rideshare Background Check Expansion Bill

Legislation aims to standardize screening process across transportation apps

Virginia Lawmakers Debate Ranked-Choice Voting Options

Allowing for 'consensus choice' could improve ranked-choice voting in the commonwealth, expert says.

House Rejects Bill to Prevent Future Midair Collisions

The legislation aimed to mandate location tracking technology on all aircraft near busy airports.

Virginia Poised to Legalize Online Gambling After Last-Minute Legislative Push

Both the Virginia House and Senate passed bills to legalize internet gaming, which could generate hundreds of millions in tax revenue annually.

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