Letter: We Must Support the Peace Corps
Now more than ever we must support the Peace Corps
As we face many challenges around the world, the hard work, collaborative spirit, and dedication of Peace Corps Volunteers continue to represent the very best of America.
Youngkin Fails to Collaborate
Youngkin’s four-year total of vetoes: 437; surpasses McAuliffe prior record of 120.
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Fairfax County Must Stick to Trust Policy
I want to remind our county Sheriff and Board of Supervisors that Fairfax County must stick to our Trust Policy. They must not make any voluntary exceptions to work with ICE because doing so puts innocent people at risk.
A Budget That Reflects Our Community’s Values
Thank you to all the residents who participated in this year’s budget process — whether you wrote to me, attended one of my budget town meetings or testified before the Board of Supervisors over three days of hearings.
Alexandria Gazette Packet and Mount Vernon Gazette Win Awards
Each year the Virginia Press Association (VPA) holds a competition to select the best published material from newspapers and news sites from across the state.
Break Water Art Exhibit
Nekisha Durrett is latest in SiteSee public art installation.
Break Water Art Exhibit
Expecting Governor Youngkin to Set a New Veto Record
As Governor Glenn Youngkin reviews the legislation we passed during the 2025 General Assembly session, Virginians should prepare for yet another round of partisan obstruction and record-setting vetoes.
Opinion: Oppose Release of PFAS in Virginia Waters
Join Wild Virginia for an online program this Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. to oppose permits drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that would allow releases of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalky substances (PFAS) to state waters.
Letter: Fairfax County CERT: Beacon of Resilience in Our Community
In times of crisis, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) stands as a crucial pillar of strength and preparedness for our community.
Letter: Menhaden Study Fails to Advance in Virginia Budget
Despite mounting troubling signs about the health of the Chesapeake Bay’s menhaden population, this legislative session Virginia lawmakers failed to approve three separate efforts to fund a study intended to answer long-standing questions about the Bay’s menhaden.
General Assembly Proposed Budget Differs from Governor’s
End of session report
The 2025 General Assembly session concluded in February. We are scheduled to meet again on April 2 when we will reconvene to act on vetoes and amendments from the governor on legislation that we passed during our 46-day session.
Fair Unemployment Benefits Strengthen Our Communities
As the session passed its halfway point, 22 of my bills have passed the Senate (including 16 with bipartisan support) and are being considered by the House of Delegates.
Standing with Federal Workers
There are 145,000 civilian federal employees in Virginia and more than $106 billion in federal contracts in our state.
The Home Stretch
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