Former School Board Members and Candidates Speak Out About Superintendent Controversy

On Thursday, Dr. Steve Walts, Superintendent of Prince William County Schools, suspended his twitter account after the Prince William County School Board hired a law firm to review his interactions with students on social media. Prince William County Public Schools Policy 503.02-1 states, “Except as provided herein, employees shall not communicate with students using cell […]

Chairwoman Wheeler Weighs in on County Budget

Due to the current state of affairs with the Coronavirus pandemic, there have been changes made to Prince William County’s proposed budget. The county’s newest proposed budget protects essential services and funds human services with no increase in real estate tax. With the county’s budget season reaching its end, Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler of the […]

A Budget Conversation With Supervisor Franklin: What’s in the new budget and how can residents get involved?

Prince William County’s budget hearings are coming up this week, so I spoke with Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin to discuss what’s in the budget, her priorities, and the importance of county residents getting involved in the budget process. It’s important to know where we are in the budget process, and Supervisor Franklin was able […]

Governor Northam Signs Virginia Reproductive Health Protection Act

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced he has signed the Reproductive Health Protection Act, which repeals medically-unnecessary restrictions on women’s healthcare.   Senate Bill 733 and House Bill 980, sponsored by Senator Jennifer McClellan and House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, respectively, repeal Virginia’s mandatory ultrasound law and 24-hour waiting period prior to abortion. The legislation also rolls back […]

ALFC Begins COVID-19 Grocery and Utility Bill Program

This edition of “Our Voices” is from Anonymous List for Change. Did you know that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends $131-150 per week for groceries for a family of four? A Family of 4 is defined by the USDA as a male and female 19-50 years old and two children 2-11 years old. […]

Governor Northam Signs Historic Gun Safety Legislation into Law

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced he has signed several landmark gun violence prevention measures into law, including legislation to enact an Extreme Risk Protective Order, require background checks on all gun sales, mandate reporting of lost and stolen firearms, prevent children from accessing firearms, and reinstate Virginia’s successful one-handgun-a-month policy. “We lose too many Virginians […]