The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay is estimated to be at the lowest level observed since an annual survey tracking the population began in 1990, officials announced Thursday.… Read more
Category Archives: Local News
Report Finds Falling Student Achievement in K-12 Schools
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s public schools, which have long enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence, have experienced a yearslong trend of declining student performance exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a critical state report released Thursday.… Read more
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Calls for Schools to Teach More “Divisive Concepts”
In the aftermath of the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY this past weekend, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras is stepping up his call for schools to include more “divisive concepts” in school curriculum. Kamras believes that continuing to divide children on the bases of race will help alleviate these types of tragedies from occurring in the future.… Read more
State Budget Update from Richmond
Following a session in which the Virginia General Assembly failed to pass a state budget, Governor Glenn Youngkin has called legislators backs to Richmond in order to finalize a deal to fund the state for the next two years. While negotiations have advanced, the two chambers in the General Assembly are still yet to find consensus on package supported by both parties.… Read more
Virginia Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposures
Health officials are warning the public about possible exposures to a child with measles at two northern Virginia locations.… Read more
Amber Heard Cross-Examined About Fights with Johnny Depp
Lawyers for Johnny Depp on Tuesday questioned the truthfulness of Amber Heard’s accusation that Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle.… Read more
Op-Ed: Virginia’s 10th District is Tired of Failed Leadership in Washington
We all want change from Soros funded Jennifer Wexton and the other Democrat leaders who control Loudoun County. I think it is safe to say that we want a Wexit! During the height of the pandemic when so many of Wexton’s constituents were seeking help for their families, she sent out coined statements about how this was a difficult time for us all. Wexton did not use her voice or platform to advocate for children. Wexton did not go to bat for the people of the 10th district she instead remained in the shadows while our community struggled. Read this response from Wexton’s office that many of us received.… Read more
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Youngkin Announces Alternative Hiring Process for Individuals with Disabilities
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for individuals with disabilities, serving as a model for inclusive employment practices. The process embeds employment of individuals with differing abilities as part of standard hiring policy and the state work culture.… Read more
Governor Hogan Signs 140 Additional Bills Into Law
Governor Larry Hogan today signed an additional 140 bipartisan bills into law, including the state’s historic capital budget, as well as measures to cap the cost of insulin, expand the state’s commitment to fight dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and permanently allow paramedics and EMTs to administer vaccines.… Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Violent Crime Task Force
Governor Glenn Youngkin today formally announced the creation of a task force of executive branch and office of the Attorney General officials to better align strategies to reduce violent crime in cities and communities across the Commonwealth. Leaders from the Task Force will continue conducting community leadership meetings across the Commonwealth. Governor Youngkin attended a community leadership meeting in Petersburg on Monday, May 9th. … Read more
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Category Archives: Local News
Survey: Chesapeake’s Crab Population at Lowest Since 1990
The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay is estimated to be at the lowest level observed since an annual survey tracking the population began in 1990, officials announced Thursday.… Continue Reading
Report Finds Falling Student Achievement in K-12 Schools
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s public schools, which have long enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence, have experienced a yearslong trend of declining student performance exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a critical state report released Thursday.… Continue Reading
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Calls for Schools to Teach More “Divisive Concepts”
In the aftermath of the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY this past weekend, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras is stepping up his call for schools to include more “divisive concepts” in school curriculum. Kamras believes that continuing to divide children on the bases of race will help alleviate these types of tragedies from occurring in the future.… Continue Reading
State Budget Update from Richmond
Following a session in which the Virginia General Assembly failed to pass a state budget, Governor Glenn Youngkin has called legislators backs to Richmond in order to finalize a deal to fund the state for the next two years. While negotiations have advanced, the two chambers in the General Assembly are still yet to find consensus on package supported by both parties.… Continue Reading
Virginia Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposures
Health officials are warning the public about possible exposures to a child with measles at two northern Virginia locations.… Continue Reading
Amber Heard Cross-Examined About Fights with Johnny Depp
Lawyers for Johnny Depp on Tuesday questioned the truthfulness of Amber Heard’s accusation that Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle.… Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Virginia’s 10th District is Tired of Failed Leadership in Washington
We all want change from Soros funded Jennifer Wexton and the other Democrat leaders who control Loudoun County. I think it is safe to say that we want a Wexit! During the height of the pandemic when so many of Wexton’s constituents were seeking help for their families, she sent out coined statements about how this was a difficult time for us all. Wexton did not use her voice or platform to advocate for children. Wexton did not go to bat for the people of the 10th district she instead remained in the shadows while our community struggled. Read this response from Wexton’s office that many of us received.… Continue Reading
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Youngkin Announces Alternative Hiring Process for Individuals with Disabilities
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for individuals with disabilities, serving as a model for inclusive employment practices. The process embeds employment of individuals with differing abilities as part of standard hiring policy and the state work culture.… Continue Reading
Governor Hogan Signs 140 Additional Bills Into Law
Governor Larry Hogan today signed an additional 140 bipartisan bills into law, including the state’s historic capital budget, as well as measures to cap the cost of insulin, expand the state’s commitment to fight dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and permanently allow paramedics and EMTs to administer vaccines.… Continue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Violent Crime Task Force
Governor Glenn Youngkin today formally announced the creation of a task force of executive branch and office of the Attorney General officials to better align strategies to reduce violent crime in cities and communities across the Commonwealth. Leaders from the Task Force will continue conducting community leadership meetings across the Commonwealth. Governor Youngkin attended a community leadership meeting in Petersburg on Monday, May 9th. … Continue Reading