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Another round of ‘Momnibus’ bills are headed towards the governor this year

The Democrat-led package saw a mix of signatures and vetoes by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin last year. A few more are on their way to Spanberger this year

,   and  Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
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Del. Margaret Franklin, D-Prince William, who sponsored bills to requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for maternal mental health screenings that can help combat postpartum depression and to rename Virginia’s Maternal Mortality Review Team as the Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Review Team in the 2026 legislative session. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)

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