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Column – Death rates for virus are very low
We have been inundated with data about the Coronavirus since March. The news media has covered the issue relentlessly for more than five months, giving ... Read more
17 hours ago by Frank Ruff.
COLUMN – Congress passes defense spending bill
This week the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Included in this year’s NDAA is a section I authored as well as two amendments ... Read more
5 days ago by Guest Columnist.
Column – Trying to stay positive
All of us have been challenged by the events in the news this year. It was heartbreaking enough when our lives were flipped on end ... Read more
1 week ago by Frank Ruff.
Democrats’ policy is symbolism over substance
As you may have already heard, last Thursday, under cover of darkness, Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn had a number of Confederate busts along with the Robert ... Read more
1 week ago by Tommy Wright.
Lunenburg school plan set to begin with first day August 24
I hope everyone is doing well and having a fantastic summer under these crazy circumstances and conditions every one of us are facing on a ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
COLUMN – Child care funding requested
As Virginia continues to reopen we need to make sure our children are cared for safely. Earlier this week I sent a letter to Speaker ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
Law enforcement to be discussed in special session
I appreciate all the calls and emails I have received over the past couple of months from my constituents regarding the current school reopening situation. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Tommy Wright.
State senator tries to understand reopening policy for schools
Let me begin with this statement – We all should be cautious during this period of COVID-19. We should all wear masks when we are ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
Column – Law enforcement curriculum to be examined
In recent months, our nation has struggled with its responses to two diseases, COVID-19 and racism. One stems from a viral threat, and the other ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
School plan brings many challenges
Business is not the only thing that has changed this year because of the COVID-19 issues. In mid-March, Gov. Ralph Northam made the decision to ... Read more