Warner, Mizusawa outline competing approaches to disability policy

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 1,190

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., called for federal artificial intelligence regulations and stronger healthcare funding Wednesday as he and Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa outlined competing approaches to protecting Virginians with disabilities at a virtual candidate forum.

Mizusawa emphasized enforcing existing discrimination laws and cracking down on waste in federal programs.

Both candidates said they support helping people remain in their homes and improving voting access for people with disabilities. But they …

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