On Wednesday in Richmond, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 633 to combat Labor Trafficking. “Today we take a firm stand against the crimes of labor trafficking and human trafficking,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Through signing this legislation, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the vulnerable, defending human rights, and ensuring that Virginia remains a beacon of justice and a […]
by John Reid Nearly one in four children will experience child abuse or neglect in their lives. To bring awareness to the issue, April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Since its inception in 1983, a declaration throughout the country to give children a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, free from abuse or neglect. […]
From shock and struggle to success, the book Triumph: Life on the Other Side of Trials, Transplants, Transition and Transformation by author and two-time kidney transplant recipient Gregory S. Works underscores the need to stay focused on the success goal despite obstacles. Triumph inspires hope as it follows the winding road of his surprise kidney diagnosis, navigating obstacles […]
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Partners in Policymaking Program has named Chair Pro Tem Miles as the Keynote Speaker for its 2024 graduation. Chair Pro Tem Miles has served on the Dumfries Town Council since 2018, where she has been a champion for Disability Awareness and Inclusion; Criminal Justice Reform; and eliminating barriers […]
by Jennifer Roberts It’s Sunday morning and I am enjoying my monthly “whoosah weekend.” I rested well (much better than I normally do) and missed the hotel’s complimentary breakfast. This hotel doesn’t offer room service, so I ordered breakfast from a local diner using Door Dash. I am not a frequent Door Dash user but over […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation Thursday that would have established a retail marijuana market in Virginia and raised the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour, torpedoing two top Democratic priorities from the 2024 General Assembly session. The moves came one day after Youngkin’s top priority — the proposal to […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth Universities have submitted their syllabi for courses about diversity, equity, inclusion and race to Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera for review at the request of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a move that sparked frustration among some of the schools’ students and staff who said political influence […]
Back in 2020, as the world stayed home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the proverbial shattering of the “glass ceiling” in corporate America. Whether it was an awakening in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder in Minneapolis, or the millions of voices yelling in unison “Black Lives Matter,” institutions which had long […]
by John Reid The Prince William County Career Expo will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center at 10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Onsite interviews will be conducted for some entry-level positions with potential contingent offers and pre-screening interviews for some mid-to […]
by John Reid RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement today on the recent development regarding the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Economic Development Project: “Virginians deserve better. A one-of-a-kind project bringing world-class athletes and entertainment, creating 30,000 jobs and $12 billion in economic activity just went up in smoke. This transformational project would […]
