The VA General Assembly has delivered budget amendments including one-time bonuses for state employees, targeted tax cuts for working families, and increased funding for public education. The budget and hundreds of bills, including the right to contraception, collective bargaining, and gun sense legislation are now on the Governor’s desk for action by 3/24. Read More
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Updated: House approves the SAVE Act
“Let me be clear: I will not let this noxious bill, the SAVE Act, become law,” Senator Chuck Schumer, (D-NY) said on the Senate floor on Wednesday. “Every single Democrat is united against it. They need 60 votes. The SAVE Act is dead on arrival.”
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Shakeup in the VA Governor’s Race benefits Spanberger
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) was the presumptive GOP nominee for Governor, but her uncontested path has turned into a primary battle with LaRock and Chase, before facing Spanberger (D) in the November election. Why? In a word: Trump. Read More
Boycotts and economic blackout planned in response to DEI Retreat
Consumers are being asked to speak with their wallets − or lack of spending – as a way to protest the retreat from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives by some companies, and President Donald Trump’s actions to eliminate federal DEI programs since taking office. Organizers and influencers are calling on consumers to boycott specific retailers… Read More
Wittman, McClellan and Subramanyam collaborate on bipartisan “Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act”
A bipartisan effort is underway to diversify the way Americans can use college savings accounts. The push was started in 2023 by Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-07) and Rob Wittman (R-01). In 2025, Virginia Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-04) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-10) are collaborating with Wittman and others on this important legislation. The Freedom to Invest… Read More
Virginia Gun Safety Bills Await Action – Your Voice is Needed!
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
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