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Governor Hogan Announces Plan to Deploy $198 Million in Small Business Relief

Governor Hogan Announces Plan to Deploy $198 Million in Small Business Relief

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland will deploy up to $198 million in federal small business relief through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Maryland was the first state in the nation to submit its SSBCI deployment plan to the United States Treasury Department, and today was one of the first five states to be approved.“Read more

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces the Restoration of Rights for Thousands of Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces the Restoration of Rights for Thousands of Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that civil rights have been restored to 3,496 Virginians. The consideration for restoration of rights is coordinated by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, in conjunction with the Department of Corrections, with thorough consideration by the Department of Elections, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Compensation Board.Read more

Report Finds Falling Student Achievement in K-12 Schools

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”

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

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

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Ceremonially Signs Legislation to Support Virginia’s Military, Veteran Community and Proclamation Honoring Armed Forces Day

Governor Glenn Youngkin Ceremonially Signs Legislation to Support Virginia’s Military, Veteran Community and Proclamation Honoring Armed Forces Day

Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed 23 bills highlighting the priorities of Virginia’s military and veteran community. After delivering remarks, Governor Youngkin also signed a proclamation to honor Armed Forces Day, which will be recognized on May 21, 2022.Continue Reading

Governor Hogan Announces Plan to Deploy $198 Million in Small Business Relief

Governor Hogan Announces Plan to Deploy $198 Million in Small Business Relief

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland will deploy up to $198 million in federal small business relief through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Maryland was the first state in the nation to submit its SSBCI deployment plan to the United States Treasury Department, and today was one of the first five states to be approved.“Continue Reading

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces the Restoration of Rights for Thousands of Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces the Restoration of Rights for Thousands of Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that civil rights have been restored to 3,496 Virginians. The consideration for restoration of rights is coordinated by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, in conjunction with the Department of Corrections, with thorough consideration by the Department of Elections, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Compensation Board.Continue Reading

Report Finds Falling Student Achievement in K-12 Schools

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”

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

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

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