1+ week, 2+ day ago  (353+ words) Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation into law to support law enforcement and first responders, keep Virginians safe online and in their communities, and protect kids, communities, and law enforcement officers from gun violence. "As a former federal law enforcement officer…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (425+ words) Governor Abigail Spanberger this week signed four bills advancing invasive plant management across Virginia, marking a significant step toward protecting the Commonwealth's lands, waters and wildlife. These new laws will help build a more resilient Virginia and protect our farmers,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (129+ words) Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation to address the high cost of housing, healthcare, and utilities across the Commonwealth. "In December, we laid out our key priorities to respond to the concerns felt by so many Virginia families about rising costs,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (850+ words) In 2026 during the recently concluded Virginia General Assembly session, Democrats sent to the Governor 26 anti-gun bills to curb our Second Amendment rights. Court challenges are likely to follow. One bill I find perplexing is HB 110, requiring lawful gun owners to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (155+ words) This year, the Town of Blacksburg is launching an exciting initiative to refresh our community brand, and'we need your voice'to help define who we are and where we're headed. The Town of Blacksburg is partnering with Arnett Muldrow & Associates to…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (188+ words) After officially kicking off his campaign for re-election and holding five days of public events with voters across the Commonwealth, U. S. Senator Mark Warner today filed the paperwork and petitions required to secure a place on the ballot for the 2026 U. S. Senate…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (988+ words) One agenda item for Republicans in 2026 is to make life more affordable. We recognize that high prices on everything from groceries to gas make it harder to purchase a home, raise a family and send your kids to school. These…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (287+ words) Congressman Griffith continues to voice his support for the Brownfields Program, which delivers millions of dollars to Southwest Virginia communities to help with potential economic development projects. Congressman Griffith's remarks during the hearing can be found'here. Following the hearing, U. S. Congressman…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (299+ words) Blacksburg Transit is exploring the possibility of service expansion into the Mt. Tabor and Woodbine areas of town. Citizens are invited to attend a public input open house'on Tuesday, February 24, anytime from 5pm " 8pm at the'Blacksburg Community Center'to speak'with BT staff, share…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (180+ words) The U. S. House of Representatives voted favorably on H. R. 6644 " the Housing for the 21st Century Act. The legislation will be sent to the U. S. Senate for further consideration. Following passage of the bill, U. S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who voted for the bill, issued the…...