By Congressman Gerald Connolly (VA-10) 01/05/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Woodbridge /
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."
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/21/23 / Federal Government / History / Local Government / People & Places /
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.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 11/16/23 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Politics /
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.”
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FROM PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT 10/24/23 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places /
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.
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FROM US Postal Service 10/02/23 / Breaking News / Federal Government / People & Places /
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.
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FROM Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 09/20/23 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government /
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.
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08/23/23 / Agriculture / Education / Federal Government / Military / State Government /
Military veterans! If you are an aspiring or active farmer, rancher or landowner a "Boots to Roots 3," on-farm event on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 9 to 11:30 a.m, is aimed at providing attendees valuable insights into profitable and sustainable agricultural practices.
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FROM an email report from the Office of Congreswoman Jennifer Weston 07/08/23 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton reports she had a jam-packed June marking up Congress' annual budget bills as a member of the Appropriations Committee and getting out around the 10th district to highlight how federal infrastructure funding is expanding broadband to every corner of our community.
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