- Week One General Assembly Recap
During the week of January 19-23, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly focused on high-stakes redistricting, child care subsidy expansion, and energy policy. Key actions included Democrats advancing a potential constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, new legislation to expand child care access, and efforts to reintegrate into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Read More - Watch-Hanover Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Hunting Hawk Technology Park
Check out this informative interview produced by local realtor Chris Elliott featuring N4C’s Colleen Bohlman. The Planning Commission recommended denial and now the proposal goes before the Board of Supervisors on February 25th, 2026. Read More - New Series: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The hottest technology buzzword of the 21st century is “AI,” meaning artificial intelligence. What role does AI play in jobs and the economy, the environment, and scientific competition with countries like China? How much does AI hurt or help jobs, the environment, and the global economy? How will it impact you locally? Read More - DHS Targets Hanover for ICE Facility
On 1/22/26, Hanover County officials reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contacted Hanover County about purchasing and rehabilitating a warehouse near Ashland to convert it into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors, which did not initiate the project, will discuss the matter at its 1/28 meeting at 6 PM and has thirty days to respond to DHS. Read More - Social Media Volunteers & Collaborators Needed!
Do you have experience in social media and can volunteer with us? Neighbors for Change is growing and we’re looking to expand our social media team. We need volunteers with expertise in social media content development including graphics and video, as well as strategists to help get our messages out. We can work with your schedule whether you have one hour to give or more. Read More - Happy Birthday N4C!
Happy birthday to us! Neighbors for Change just celebrated our 1st birthday and what a year it was! We rallied, we protested, we brought people together, we told amazing stories about our neighbors and how they’ve been affected by changes at the federal and local levels, and we met many like-minded people such as you! Read More
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