The City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washingtonreport that the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that make up the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

According to a news release, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated Bills 32, 42, 81 and 92 that would have added restrictions to voting including restricted access to early voting, reverse same day voter registration, required photo ID to register and required usw of social; security numbers to verify voter ID.

Rep. Connolly aid his "legislative effectiveness score is the highest in the House, and more than seven times higher than the average Member of Congress. I am proud of this distinction, not just for myself, but for what it means for Congress as an institution. My team and I proved that, even in the most divided environment, progress is still possible if we are willing to put our heads down and do the work."

Flags are at half-staff until sunset today, Nov. 21, in memory of and respect for former Richmond mayor and U.S. Representative Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. who had a life in public service from 1970 to 2003.

Wrote the Members. “There is overwhelming evidence suggesting that the General Services Administration (GSA) administered a site selection process fouled by political considerations and alleged impropriety – one that was repeatedly curated to arrive at a predetermined outcome.”

Volunteers are needed to help count people who are experiencing homelessness in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park during a 24-hour period Jan. 24-25, 2024. Sign up by Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.

The United States Postal Service Oct. 2 released a new Forever stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an icon of American culture. The stamp’ was unveiled atat the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery during a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony that was open to the public.

Agriculture and forestry are Virginia’s most hazardous occupations, according to Virginia's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Farmers and forestry workers are at high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, noise-induced hearing loss, skin diseases, and high levels of stress associated with these occupations.