Opinion: Editorial: Pay Attention, State Legislature Not Gridlocked
Thousands of bills considered over 45 days could have a big impact on your life, for better or for worse.
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Boysko Wins Wexton Seat
Democrats enter the new year with a fresh victory and a full head of steam.
.Virginia’s 33rd state Senate District was once a solidly Republican seat, a place where conservative voters repeatedly rewarded Bill Mims for opposing same-sex marriage and championing homeschooling. But ever since Mims resigned to take a job in the McDonnell administration, the seat has been held by a succession of Democrats on their way to bigger and better things.
Parkway Widening Crosses Another Hurdle
Cut-through traffic becomes the issue for the Burke Centre attendees.
Fairfax County Parkway widening inches along.
Burke Gems & Beads in a Business of Beauty
After seven years, local bead artists have found a niche.
Burke bead shop.
Northam Touts Bills on Voting Rights and Campaign Financing
Local legislators sponsoring election-oriented bills.
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Education Issues Take Center Stage
Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.
Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.
