Kate Andrews

Kate Andrews is a writer and editor based in Richmond, Virginia. She is a former senior editor at Richmond magazine, volunteers at WRIR 97.3 FM, a community radio station in Richmond, and has covered state politics for multiple Virginia publications.

[Photo: A group of people rally in Virginia for Medicaid expansion.]

Virginians Push for Medicaid Expansion as Republican Opposition Softens

Kate Andrews

Republicans hope to tack on work requirements to expansion efforts that could put some families with dependent children in a coverage gap if they earn too much but don’t receive health benefits through work.

Do Virginia’s ‘Pro-Family’ Groups Support Policies That Help Women and Children?

Kate Andrews

When it comes to improving health care for pregnant women and children, James Atticus Bowden of the Virginia First Foundation said, “We don’t have a stated position on that anywhere."

Health-Care Access in Virginia Pulls Focus in Political Landscape

Kate Andrews

Health care has often been a central issue in the lead up to November’s high-profile gubernatorial race.

Heated Words, But No Violence, at Virginia Confederate Statue Rally

Kate Andrews

Seven were arrested, but the day went without physical clashes, despite widespread worry that the protest would be a repeat of the deadly August 12 chaos in Charlottesville.

Pressure Builds in Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign Over Proposed Pipelines

Kate Andrews

Both candidates for governor have accepted money from Dominion Energy, but some living in counties affected by the projects are pressuring legislators to oppose the pipelines or slow down the approval process.

Trump Looms Large in Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

Kate Andrews

Reproductive freedom came up during the first 2017 gubernatorial debate in Virginia, with few departures from the candidates’ party lines.

Virginia’s First Transgender Candidate Could Take on ‘Bathroom Bill’ Sponsor (Updated)

Kate Andrews

Danica Roem doesn’t shy away from her status as the first transgender candidate for Virginia’s General Assembly—while vying for the chance to run against one of the most hardline Republicans in the GOP-dominated House of Delegates.

Kate Andrews

Virginians Push for Medicaid Expansion as Republican Opposition Softens

Do Virginia’s ‘Pro-Family’ Groups Support Policies That Help Women and Children?

Health-Care Access in Virginia Pulls Focus in Political Landscape

Heated Words, But No Violence, at Virginia Confederate Statue Rally

Pressure Builds in Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign Over Proposed Pipelines

Trump Looms Large in Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

Virginia’s First Transgender Candidate Could Take on ‘Bathroom Bill’ Sponsor (Updated)

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