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Abigail Spanberger: “Young people are leaving Virginia for more affordable…”

Featuring: Abigail Spanberger, Democratic | Governor of Virginia

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Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

Published | Video Starts at 54:12

Ms. Earl Sears, we do need to move on to the next question. All right, thank you, Deanna. We have a question tonight from a Norfolk State University student. Let's listen. Young people are leaving Virginia for more affordable housing and better job opportunities. What initiatives or policies would you implement to make Virginia a more attractive place for young professionals to live, work and build their future? Ms. Earl Sears, we'll start with you. (54:12–54:17)

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Claims that young people are leaving Virginia due to housing affordability and job opportunities elsewhere.

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