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School Sales Tax Voted Down in 32 Virginia Localities

Shirleen Guerra | November 4, 2026 (The Center Square) – Voters opposed additional sales taxes for school construction in 32 of the 47 Virginia cities and counties that put the question on Tuesday’s ballot, according to Virginia Department of Elections results reported Wednesday. Voters favored the tax in 15 localities, including Richmond, Charlottesville and Chesterfield

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How the Midterms Could Impact K-12 Education

EdNews Virginia | November 3, 2026 As Virginians cast their votes in the 2026 midterm elections, economic and national security issues dominate the headlines. The outcome of today’s races could nonetheless have profound ramifications for K-12 education across the Commonwealth. Today’s election results could accelerate, slow, or reverse federal efforts to devolve educational decisions to

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16 States Might Tax Federally Approved Education Plans

Esther Wickham | November 2, 2026 (The Center Square) – Families in 16 states could face state taxes and penalties for using what’s called a “529 education savings plan” to pay for expenses approved under federal law, according to a report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.  Congress established the 529 education savings plan in

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