Storck: In honor of our first president, we must preserve unity, civility
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck writes that we must heed the warnings of President George Washington about how to perserve our nation.
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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.
Krizek: Passage of bill ensures Virginia will lead fight against sex trafficking
Del. Paul Krizek's bill to create a statewide Sex Trafficking Response Coordinator position is on its way to becoming law in Virginia.
Bill to help county enforce shopping cart cleanup dies in state house
A bill that would have allowed Fairfax County to charge businesses for the costs of removing their shopping carts from county property died Wednesday.
Surovell: Bills on undergrounding utilities, Blue Line study move forward
State Sen. Scott Surovell goes over his bills that have been approved in the Virginia Senate, including one on undergrounding utilities.
Board approves amendments to remove planned Huntley Meadows trails
Two planned, but never constructed, trails at Huntley Meadows are now officially off the county's planning maps.
Krizek: Bills on teacher pilot program, more school counselors move forward
Del. Paul Krizek gives an update from the General Assembly at crossover, where he has eight bills set for Senate deliberation.
Beyer seeking Congressional hearing on Bijan Ghaisar shooting
Rep. Don Beyer said Saturday that his office is looking into a holding a Congressional hearing on the case of Bijan Ghaisar, who was shot by U.S. Park
Surovell: A week of highs and lows at the General Assembly
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about progress made on bills last week and the controversy over Gov. Ralph Northam that became national news.
Krizek: Bills on sex trafficking, in-state tuition, lost wages move forward
Del. Paul Krizek gives an update on the progress of his bills after the third week of the General Assembly.