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Virginia elections signal no major shift in voter sentiment in a state watched closely for clues
Read full article: Virginia elections signal no major shift in voter sentiment in a state watched closely for cluesVirginia’s three special elections this week garnered national attention as Democrats protected their slim statehouse majority by winning two left-leaning districts.
What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
Read full article: What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefitsThe House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Read full article: Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority controlAfter a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.
Mayor of Richmond Levar Stoney hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in Roanoke
Read full article: Mayor of Richmond Levar Stoney hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in RoanokeDemocratic gubernatorial candidate and current Mayor of Richmond, Levar Stoney made a campaign stop in Roanoke ahead of the election in 2025.
US Representative Abigail Spanberger hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in Roanoke
Read full article: US Representative Abigail Spanberger hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in RoanokeDemocratic gubernatorial candidate and current US Representative, Abigail Spanberger made a campaign stop in Roanoke.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for Virginia governor instead of seeking reelection to the House
Read full article: Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for Virginia governor instead of seeking reelection to the HouseRepublicans are responding to Democratic Virginia congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's announcement she'll run for governor in 2025.
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat
Read full article: Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seatFormer Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democratic lawmaker.
Pandemic relief money spent on hotel, ballpark, ski slopes
Read full article: Pandemic relief money spent on hotel, ballpark, ski slopesAn Associated Press review finds that state and local governments have spent nearly $1 billion worth of federal coronavirus aid on projects that have little to do with combating the pandemic.
Biden puts focus on drug prices in fight against inflation
Read full article: Biden puts focus on drug prices in fight against inflationPresident Joe Biden is trying to jump-start progress on his stalled domestic agenda by refocusing attention on one of his most popular proposals, limiting the cost of prescription drugs.
House passes bill named after physician who died by suicide while working on pandemic front lines
Read full article: House passes bill named after physician who died by suicide while working on pandemic front linesThe Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which would help doctors, nurses, and aids, has been passed by the House of Representatives.
Proposed congressional maps give Dems an edge in Virginia
Read full article: Proposed congressional maps give Dems an edge in VirginiaDraft maps for new congressional districts in Virginia would provide Democrats a strong chance to win a majority of the state's 11 seats, but they also draw Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger out of her Richmond-area district.
More Virginia sites set to welcome Afghan immigrant influx
Read full article: More Virginia sites set to welcome Afghan immigrant influxVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration has received notification that the Department of Defense has authorized the use of Marine Corps Base Quantico to house Afghan refugees, as well as a national guard installation in central Virginia.
Virginia along with most of the U.S. falling short on vaccine equity, CDC report shows
Read full article: Virginia along with most of the U.S. falling short on vaccine equity, CDC report showsROANOKE, Va. – Virginia and most other states are falling short on ensuring equitable vaccine coverage for many communities that may need protection against COVID-19 the most, a new CDC analysis indicates. Absolutely,” commented Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District Director Dr. Cynthia Morrow. AdThe data comes as the United States is expected to hit 100 million vaccine doses administered as early as next week. In Southwest Virginia, health district leaders say their rollout has been smooth and has served a diverse group of residents. “I absolutely believe that long after the pandemic we are going to be addressing health inequity and means to achieve health equity,” said Dr. Morrow.
$900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
Read full article: $900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)WASHINGTON – Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. The bill goes to President Donald Trump for his signature, which is expected in the coming days. The relief package, unveiled Monday afternoon, sped through the House and Senate in a matter of hours. The bill combines coronavirus-fighting funds with financial relief for individuals and businesses. Democrats and Senate Republicans prevailed in a bid to use bookkeeping maneuvers to squeeze $12.5 billion more for domestic programs into the legislation.