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.
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Krizek: As re-election campaign begins, I will work to earn your vote
Del. Paul Krizek (D-44) sayshe is officially running for a third term in the House of Delegates, and lays out his accomplishments from his time in office.
Letter to the Editor: Call for name removal is an unfunded challenge
A reader argues that a challenge issued by a candidate for Lee District supervisor to change the names of buildings honoring Robert E. Lee misses the mark.
Krizek: The long process of passing bills
How does a bill become law? It's a long journey, writes Del. Paul Krizek, who had seven of his 14 bills become laws this past session.
Letter to the editor: It’s past time to remove name of Robert E. Lee
A candidate for Lee District supervisor says Fairfax County must address the removal of his name from county property immediately.
Krizek: Redistricting amendment first step in fairer, more transparent process
Del. Paul Krizek says passage of a redistricting constitutional amendment is a critical step to guard against partisan gerrymandering.
County to look at potential trail connecting Huntington, MV Trail
County planners will study the possibility of a trail connection that would link a planned trail along Cameron Run with the Mount Vernon Trail.
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.
McKay, Lusk, Descano winners in straw poll
Jeff McKay edged Alicia Plerhoples in the Board of Supervisors chairman's race, while Rodney Lusk was the winner in the Lee District supervisor race.
Krizek: Work remains to be done on redistricting
Del. Paul Krizek gives an update on General Assembly as their 45-day session comes to an end.