Buddhist monks on a 120-day, 2,300-mile pilgrimage for peace arrived in Richmond on February 2, 2026, welcomed by thousands of residents who lined the streets.
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VanValkenburg & Nivar Field Questions From Neighbors
The two legislators fielded questions about affordability, data centers, clean energy, protecting the migrant population, voting reform, and safeguarding our data, among others during the hour-long session.
VA Democrats’ Redistricting Plans
Democrats in the General Assembly presented a redistricting amendment to counteract Republican efforts to gerrymander in other states. Here’s an overview of how the process unfolded and what happens next.
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VanValkenburg on Redistricting Resolution
“This resolution is a break glass maneuver for a truly unprecedented moment. It’s necessary, unfortunately, and it’s temporary, fortunately. It is our best attempt to bust out the first aid kit for our democratic system but it is not a perfect cure for its deeper ills.”
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What has Virginia Done to Protect Residents from Data Centers?
N4C thought it would be interesting to reexamine what our legislators did (or failed to do) in 2025 regarding data center development. How did they handle the balance of economic boon with the need to protect residents from major property value loss, health/safety issues, and environmental dangers popping up like weeds in their back yards?
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Henrico Teen Detained by ICE
An HCPS high school student – whose family fled Afghanistan for safety reasons in 2021, was taken into custody by ICE last week.
According to the Richmond Times Dispatch, ICE agents arrested Arman Momand shortly after a court appearance at the Henrico County courthouse. Momand faced charges for a driving incident in December 2024, in which he was arrested by police for reckless driving, evading police and driving without a license.
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Henrico Supervisor Misty Roundtree Weighs In On Virginia Housing Crisis
Henrico Supervisor Misty Roundtree (Three Chopt District) weighs in on “Virginia’s Housing Market is worse than you think” by Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg and Ryan Price recently published in the RTD. She points out the role each of us can play in alleviating this crisis
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Virginia’s Housing Market is Worse Than You Think
Senator Schulyer VanValkenburg (D-16) teamed up with Ryan Price, Chief Economist for Virginia Realtors to pen an informative piece originally published in the Richmond Times Dispatch on the growing lack of affordable housing in Virginia and the long term negative impact that will have on economic growth and prosperity for all residents.
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Potlucks and Protests – two very different ways to engage this week!
Things are getting busy, and we wanted to inform you about two different opportunities to make a difference in RVA this week. Want to learn more about getting Abigail Spanberger elected and meet like-minded people in Henrico? Join the Henrico Spanberger for Governor Organizing team and fellow supporters for a potluck! Want to express your frustration about the state of our nation? Join RVA Indivisible and Virginia 50501 for May Day Strong: We are the Many National Day of Action.
Senator VanValkenberg closes out a highly productive legislative session with a Town Hall
“This has been a very productive session for me, and while there’s always more that could be done, I am happy about what my team and I were able to accomplish.” – Senator VanValkenberg (D, VA-16). 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