Scott Surovell, Author at Covering The Corridor

Surovell: 2020 Virginia Legislature to consider many reforms

State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that the next session of the General Assembly will focus on issues ranging from education funding to ratifying the ERA.

Man on cell phone while holding rifle at farmers market

Surovell: Farmers markets and assault weapons don’t mix

State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about a recent incident where gun advocates carried semi automatic rifles at a local farmers market.

Surovell: 400 years of democracy and its scars

State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that as we honor the 400th anniversary of Jamestowne, it is important to remember "our scarred history."

Surovell: Time for Virginia to pass gun reforms

Ahead of this week's special session on gun violence, State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that gun reform in Virginia is long overdue.

Surovell: More work needed to stop unrepresentative districts

State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that while Democrats may be happy with the Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering, the underlying problem remains.

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Surovell: FCPS is not “fully funded”

State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that the public should be skeptical of politicians' claims that Fairfax County Public Schools are "fully funded."

Surovell: State budget shows progress, but education and healthcare funding still lag

State Sen. Scott Surovell's final update from this year's General Assembly session goes over what the budget did and did not accomplish.

Surovell: Session wins included transportation funding, undergrounding bill

State Sen. Scott Surovell said that despite the leadership turmoil during this past General Assembly session, there were many legislative successes.

Surovell: Budget agreement misses chance to increase education, healthcare funding

State Sen. Scott Surovell's update as the legislative session comes to a close, including why he thinks the proposed budget deal is a lost opportunity.