Virginia
Raising the minimum wage is a top priority for Virginia Democrats this session
Democrats in the General Assembly are hoping to raise the minimum wage.
The last time Democrats were in control of the General Assembly, they raised the minimum wage to $12 an hour. Now, they want to raise it to $15 an hour. Republican Senator Mark Peake of Lynchburg voted against the bill when it was in committee this week.
“I want everybody to earn a living wage. We need to do that through the free markets. I think it’s gone up. You saw it over COVID, the price went up, the minimum wage; very few people actually can hire anybody for minimum wage anymore,” he says. “So, I think the market is taking care of itself and I just don’t like to set that artificially as a legislature.”
The bill to raise the minimum wage from $12 an hour to $15 an hour was introduced by Senator Louise Lucas, a Democrat from Portsmouth.
“What’s wrecking the economy is the fact that we have a shortage of employees of people coming to work, and the reason they’re not coming to work is because they’re not getting paid a decent wage to live on,” Lucas says. “So, it’s not a $15 minimum wage that’s wrecking the economy. It’s the fact that we are not paying people enough to live on.”
Raising the minimum wage is a top priority for Democratic lawmakers, which is why the legislation is Senate bill number one and House bill number one.
This report, provided by Virginia Public Radio, was made possible with support from the Virginia Education Association.
Lovingston, VA (7News) — Good Morning Washington interviews Amanda Beckwith of Virginia Distillery Company- one of the contributing distilleries to the Virginia Spirits Board’s 250th Celebration Trio Pack, a special, exclusive release created to commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. This limited-edition package features a curated collection of a rum, a gin, and a whiskey, all crafted from scratch by distillers in Virginia to celebrate the rich history and current state of distilling within the Commonwealth.
Beckwith elaborates on VA Distillery Company’s role in the project, noting her focus on Virginia-grown grain to make the bottle of unique whiskey that is included in the Trio Pack. It is also worth noting that the Trio Packs themselves were bottled and produced right here at Virginia Distilling Company!
American single malts are the newest official category of American whiskey, distilled from one grain and from a single distillery. Virginia Distillery Co specializes in this new category of whiskey and crafted their contribution to the Trio Pack with this very specialty. Given the limited remaining availability of the Trio Pack, its historical value and collectible nature, the message it loud and clear encouraging viewers to grab a pack before they are all gone!
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 24, 2026, results for each game:
Powerball
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m.
13-14-16-21-38, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 3-1-5, FB: 8
Day: 7-8-8, FB: 4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 4-7-2-1, FB: 7
Day: 7-3-4-6, FB: 3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 7-5-2-6-9, FB: 0
Day: 6-9-4-0-7, FB: 0
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 12
After Hours: 08
Prime Time: 13
Rush Hour: 01
Lunch Break: 14
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
09-12-15-24-43
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Bank a Million
Bank a Million draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m.
18-21-25-33-36-39, Bonus: 13
Check Bank a Million payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
03-04-10-36-37, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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