Author: John Reid

John Reid is the Editor of the PW Perspective. Prior to launching this publication in Nov. 2019, he has worked in a variety of local publications from his days as a sports editor at NVCC in Woodbridge to marketing for the Potomac News. In addition, he is an author, producer and media consultant.

Convirs-Fowler, Coyner and McClellan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Virginians from Online Indecent Exposure

New Legislation Would Create Civil Penalty for Sending Unwanted Lewd Images Today, Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) and Delegates Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D-Virginia Beach) and Carrie Coyner (R-Chesterfield) announced a new bipartisan bill to help prevent Virginians from receiving unsolicited lewd photos. Video of their press conference is available here.  The bill, which has been introduced in […]

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McClellan Rolls Out Legislative Agenda for 2022

Senator Introduces Bills With Focus on Investing in Virginia Communities, Families and Schools, including recognition of the African Diaspora. Today, Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) announced her legislative agenda for the 2022 session. McClellan’s pre-filed bills focus on investing in Virginia communities as they build back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They include measures […]

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Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin Elected Vice-Chair of Prince William Board of County Supervisors

Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin was elected at Tuesday’s Board of  County Supervisors (BOCS) meeting as Vice-Chair for 2022. Supervisor Franklin previously served  as Chair Pro-Temp in 2020 and 2021. The vote was unanimous.  Upon her election by the BOCS, Supervisor Franklin expressed her sincere thanks for their vote of confidence.  According to Franklin, “I look […]

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Governor Northam Takes Action to Expand Hospital Capacity

Limited 30-day emergency order issued to help hospitals address rising number of patients admitted with COVID-19 ~ overwhelming majority are unvaccinated Governor Northam today took steps to increase Virginia’s hospital capacity and support healthcare workers responding to COVID-19, after a record number of hospitalizations were posted on Friday of last week. He issued a limited […]

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