🔥 Is Planned Parenthood pivoting to Botox?! | VA Politics, Backlash & Big Wins Explained

What’s going on in Virginia right now might surprise you…

In this episode of the Speak Up Virginia Podcast, host Candi Cushman sits down with Todd Gathje (VP of Government Relations at The Family Foundation) to break down a wild legislative session—plus some unexpected twists involving Planned Parenthood.

👉 From Botox injections to failed backroom deals, to major policy battles, we cover the biggest stories shaping Virginia right now.

🎯 In This Episode:

💉 Planned Parenthood’s new direction?

Reports of clinics offering Botox as funding declines

What this says about the future of the abortion industry

🏢 Richmond Deal COLLAPSES

Planned Parenthood backs out of controversial $10 property deal

What caused the sudden reversal?

🗳️ Is a political backlash building in Virginia?

Special election results raising eyebrows

What it could mean for upcoming votes

⚠️ Gerrymandering Amendment Update

Growing opposition and what voters need to know

Why April 21st matters

✅ Major Wins This Session

Defeat of a bill targeting school choice & private education

Euthanasia legislation stopped in committee

❌ Key Concerns Moving Forward

Parental rights and contraception bills

Marijuana commercialization coming to Virginia

Gambling expansion & budget battles

📖 Read More from Todd:

👉https://www.familyfoundation.org/blog/xl24dfom3ri4cshb17jqi2qft81mvp

📢 Take Action:

🗳️ Vote on the gerrymandering amendment by April 21

🌐 Get resources & stay informed: https://www.familyfoundation.org

🚍 Join the Virginia March for Life

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