Opinion
His thoughts — Budget work continues
Setting Virginia’s budget for the next two years is the primary responsibility of the General Assembly, and I’m…
Education
His Thoughts — Planning to succeed
Last year, the Virginia Community College State Board unanimously approved a new strategic plan, Opportunity 2027. Dr. Michelle…
Opinion
Opinion — In like a lion, out like a mess
The saying about the month of March, “In like a lion, out like a lamb”, doesn’t describe the…
Opinion
Opinion — To be continued
The 2022 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die on Saturday, March 12. The General…
Opinion
Opinion — Homelessness is a growing problem
“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” — Benjamin Franklin In the first six months of…
Opinion
Opinion — Public safety first
Last week, I wrote about a horrible needless death on our road. There was one bill that was…
Opinion
Opinion — Time to reflect and consider
As we look ahead to the final week of the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session, it’s important to…
Opinion
Letter — Ruff should clean his own house
To the Editor: Senator Frank Ruff doesn’t make the friends he needs when he constantly blames Democrats, whom…
Opinion
Opinion — Unintended consequences – death!
Sometimes readers wonder if what happens in Richmond and Washington will really affect their lives. This past week,…
Opinion
Opinion — A Virginia budget that gives back
Humorist and social commentator Will Rogers joked that “Alexander Hamilton started the U.S. Treasury with nothing, and that…