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Virginia lawmakers advancing bills that aim to protect access to contraception

Associated Press
Virginia
February 16, 2024

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has said the court should reconsider previous rulings, including establishing the right of married couples to use contraception

Virginia Senate Democrats decline to adopt proportional party representation on committees

Associated Press
Virginia
January 11, 2024

Committees are where much of the legislature’s work is done, and disproportionate seating can weaken the voice of the minority and moderates who might buck the party line on any given issue.