As the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, several key gun safety bills have passed both the House and Senate and are now awaiting Governor Youngkin’s decision. These bills have the potential to significantly impact public safety, gun ownership regulations, and legal accountability. Virginia House Delegate David Owens (HD57- R), voted against all of these… Read More
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Trump’s Federal Job Cuts Hit Richmond Hard—Spanberger Fights Back Against VA Leaders’ Silence
Federal jobs in Virginia are at risk as former President Trump moves forward with deep and rapid cuts to the federal workforce. With over 144,000 federal employees, Virginia ranks third in the nation for federal jobs, and more than 28,000 of those workers are based in the Greater Richmond area. These cuts pose a significant… Read More
Trump DOGE cuts threaten VCU teacher residency program and Youngkin’s signature lab school
In cuts to DEI-related programs announced recently, the Trump administration canceled a five-year, ~$9 million federal grant for a teacher residency program at Virginia Commonwealth University, which partners with CodeRVA Regional High School as one of Governor Youngkin’s signature lab schools called VCU X CodeRVA. VCU’s RTR Teacher Residency Program is a proven undergraduate and… Read More
Wittman fails to address constituent questions about Trump-Musk and DOGE
About 100 people showed up at the Williamsburg Regional Library on Thursday, hoping to talk to U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman during his scheduled mobile office hours. Concerns ranged from bills currently before the General Assembly to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s running of the federal government. Congressman Wittman (R-01) did not attend, and an… Read More
Updated: Senator VanValkenburg’s (D) bill aims to force planned Henrico gaming facility to face public referendum or lose revenue
Originally posted 1/24/25 Work is ongoing to prepare a Henrico shopping center site for the arrival of a controversial gaming boutique – slated to include as many as 175 historical horse racing machines, a wine bar and live entertainment – but Henrico State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-16th District) is hopeful that an amendment he has introduced in… Read More
Keeping our students safe – a statement from Madison Irving, School Board Member, Three Chopt District
The potential for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to visit public schools has understandably sounded many alarm bells within our community. Henrico families are worried, and confused about what this means for our neighbors and community. Know that we, as a school division, hear you and value our students safety and care. Please be… Read More
Henrico water pipe breaks attributed to broader water crisis
The recent breaks in county water pipes are largely attributed to the broader water crisis affecting the area, which stemmed from a power outage at Richmond’s water treatment plant. Rapid changes in water pressure and stress on older pipes, particularly during cold temperatures, led to a significant number of breaks across the county impacting traffic… Read More
Right to contraception on the line in Virginia
For the 2nd year in a row, bills are moving through the General Assembly to protect Virginians’ right to contraception. This is important at a state level because in a concurring opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider opinions protecting same-sex relationships, marriage equality and access to… Read More
Abigail Spanberger (D) for Governor in 2025
Our neighbor, Abigail Spanberger (D), is counting on our support as she embarks on her campaign for Governor in 2025. This is a critical opportunity to stand behind a leader who shares our values and vision for the future. Keep reading to discover more details about her campaign and explore actionable steps you can take… Read More
Good News! Misty Roundtree (D) to Reduce Childcare costs
Three Chopt Supervisor, Misty Roundtree (D) partners with local YMCA to reduce the burden of Childcare costs. This is a great example of how local elected officials make a difference and of how connections can lead to good things happening. Misty was invited to meet with representatives of the Shady Grove YMCA board last summer… Read More
Virginia General Assembly – Focus on HJ9
All three of the proposed amendments are important, but we’re highlighting HJ9 because Virginia’s constitution currently contains a 2006 amendment that defines marriage as being between “one man and one woman”, which is currently unenforceable after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell decision. If the court were to overturn Obergefell, this clause would go into… Read More
Ballot Petitions – Democracy in Action
Before an individual can be on the ballot for an elected position, they must collect a minimum number of signatures from folks who live within their district. Anyone can sign and there is no commitment to vote for, otherwise support or donate to the candidate. We are hosting a signing event at the Twin Hickory… Read More