Democracy Dies in Darkness
And more cuts may be on the horizon.
July 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT
3 minutes ago
7 min
By Bob Lewis, Virginia Mercury
The Virginia Mercury is an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy.
Healthcare in Virginia’s rural areas faces significant challenges. Identifying Republicans as responsible, particularly the current President, seems reasonable. An observable decline in accessible healthcare facilities is ongoing.
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