New Kids in Town in Fairfax County
County executive proposes budget that fully funds schools and compensation for employees.
Mixed Success on Menstrual Equity in Virginia
Increased availability behind bars, but no tax breaks during back-to-school week.
Several lawmakers from Northern Virginia arrived in Richmond this year hoping to push a cause known as menstrual equity — making sure that feminine hygiene products are affordable, safe and available. But success has been mixed.
‘Resist: A Revolutionary Cabaret’ in Alexandria
Singer Roz White to perform at MetroStage in Alexandria.
Wreath-Laying at Mount Vernon Estate
Crowds throng to George and Martha Washington’s tomb for ceremony.
Fairfax County Police Launch Body Worn Camera Pilot Program
Training and rollout began Feb. 19 in Mount Vernon, Mason, and Reston districts.
Virginia Senate Might Torpedo Medicaid Expansion
Democrats still need to flip one more GOP senator to make it happen.
Usually it’s the state Senate that leads on progressive issues, and the House of Delegates kind of drags its feet. Not this year.
Gun Debate on Lockdown in Virginia
Democrats unable to gain traction on reform, despite new numbers in House.
When lawmakers arrived in Richmond last month, Democrats were hopeful that they would be able to use their new numbers to gain some traction on the gun debate. Now that the session is half over and the nation is reeling from yet another mass shooting, very little of their agenda has been accomplished at the Capitol.