Tag: virginia politics
My View with John Porter: Paving the road to success
This month marks two years since the first serious illnesses and deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 occurred. Two years ago our nation began...
Your Views: Get money out of politics
To the editor:
A shout out to local Virginia legislators, State Sen. Adam Ebbin and Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, who voted for all the campaign finance...
Your Views: Not a blessing
To the editor:
Responding to the Feb. 24 column “It’s the Democrats’ choice:” Contrary to the writer’s statement, many voters failed to be convinced that...
Monique Miles no longer deputy attorney general
By Olivia Anderson | [email protected]
Alexandria resident Monique Miles is no longer deputy attorney general of government operations and transactions for Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares,...
Alexandrian Hala Ayala talks race for lieutenant governor
By Brenna O'Donnell | [email protected]
When Hala Ayala was a young girl growing up in the Fairfax County portion of Alexandria, her world revolved around...
Longtime U.S. Senator John Warner dies at 94
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
John Warner, a former five-term Republican U.S. senator known for his moderate views and ability to find bipartisan support, died...
Tying the Knot: From pretzels to politics, the journey for Mark...
By Cody Mello-Klein and Denise Dunbar
The 32 years since U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and his wife Lisa Collis married have included business success, an...
Your Views: Vote ‘no’ on Amendment 1
To the editor:
Both sides, for and against the constitutional amendment, that would change the way legislative district boundaries are drawn, believe gerrymandering is bad....
My View | State Sen. George Barker: Vote “Yes!” on Amendment...
If Virginia voters ratify a Constitutional Amendment to establish a transparent, fair process for redrawing congressional and legislative districts, we will have maps next...
General Assembly passes police reform bills and budget during extended special...
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
City Council received an update on the Virginia General Assembly’s special session during its legislative meeting on Tuesday night.
The session,...