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Blockchain Tech Offers Economic Diversity Opportunity for Fairfax

The Trump Administration's reckless actions to fire and force out dedicated federal workers, freeze or cancel federal contracts, and impose senseless tariffs that raise costs for American families, are already having a negative impact on our local and regional economy.

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Credit Union Should Prioritize Workers

On June 30, Navy Federal Credit Union is planning to replace their current union cleaning contractor with a non-union company at their Vienna, VA headquarters. The impact of their decision could not be more profound for the 61 office cleaners who will either lose their jobs altogether or be forced to reapply for their own position, but with no guarantee of the benefits, employer-paid health care, raises, and protections they were provided under a union contract.

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Clean Energy

Erasing clean energy progress would lock Americans into fewer and increasingly expensive choices to power our lives.

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Letter: We Must Support the Peace Corps

Now more than ever we must support the Peace Corps

As we face many challenges around the world, the hard work, collaborative spirit, and dedication of Peace Corps Volunteers continue to represent the very best of America.

Youngkin Fails to Collaborate

Youngkin’s four-year total of vetoes: 437; surpasses McAuliffe prior record of 120.

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Fairfax County Must Stick to Trust Policy

I want to remind our county Sheriff and Board of Supervisors that Fairfax County must stick to our Trust Policy. They must not make any voluntary exceptions to work with ICE because doing so puts innocent people at risk.

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Your Actions, Our Climate: Fairfax Needs You Now

Bold goals for Fairfax County: cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in Fairfax County. Extreme weather and high energy bills are hitting many households hard. From prolonged heatwaves to higher utility costs, it's becoming increasingly clear that climate change and economic strain are affecting us all.

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A Budget That Reflects Our Community’s Values

Thank you to all the residents who participated in this year’s budget process — whether you wrote to me, attended one of my budget town meetings or testified before the Board of Supervisors over three days of hearings.

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Stroke Awareness Month

Act FAST

May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month.

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Connection Papers Win Awards

Each year the Virginia Press Association (VPA) holds a competition to select the best published material from newspapers and news sites from across the state.

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Expecting Governor Youngkin to Set a New Veto Record

As Governor Glenn Youngkin reviews the legislation we passed during the 2025 General Assembly session, Virginians should prepare for yet another round of partisan obstruction and record-setting vetoes.

Opinion: Oppose Release of PFAS in Virginia Waters

Join Wild Virginia for an online program this Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. to oppose permits drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that would allow releases of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalky substances (PFAS) to state waters.

Letter: Fairfax County CERT: Beacon of Resilience in Our Community

In times of crisis, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) stands as a crucial pillar of strength and preparedness for our community.

Letter: Menhaden Study Fails to Advance in Virginia Budget

Despite mounting troubling signs about the health of the Chesapeake Bay’s menhaden population, this legislative session Virginia lawmakers failed to approve three separate efforts to fund a study intended to answer long-standing questions about the Bay’s menhaden.

General Assembly Proposed Budget Differs from Governor’s

End of session report

The 2025 General Assembly session concluded in February. We are scheduled to meet again on April 2 when we will reconvene to act on vetoes and amendments from the governor on legislation that we passed during our 46-day session.

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