Holding the Elected Accountable and Responsible
Taxpayers and children are the losers. In The Washington Post, George Will reports on the differences between two New York City public schools – Non-union Success Academy Harlem 2 charter school with a one-page contract and salaries 5-10 percent higher vs. PS 30, which Continue reading Charter School vs. Public School in New York
The Prince William Education Association won both of its bids to represent the county’s more than 11,500 non-administrative school employees in a new collective bargaining. The union was successful in both of its elections; securing exclusive bargaining rights for the Continue reading Prince William Education Association Now In Control of Collective Bargaining
RICHMOND — Access to affordable, reliable energy is critical to all Virginians. Without it, our economy suffers as businesses struggle, and families suffer, as they must choose between staying warm or paying other bills. If Virginia is to meet these goals and Continue reading House Republicans Pass Legislation to Secure Reliable, Affordable Energy for all Virginians
RICHMOND — When voters went to the polls in 2021, they sent a loud and resounding message: parents expect better results from our public schools, and they want more input in what their children learn. Republicans heard that message loud and Continue reading House Republicans Pass Legislation to Create Better Schools for Every Virginia Student
RICHMOND — When Virginians elected a Republican-controlled House of Delegates, they said public safety was one of the biggest concerns they wanted addressed. House Republicans today advanced a package of bills focused on making communities safer for every Virginian, sending the Continue reading House Republicans Pass Legislation to Curb Crime, Make our Neighborhoods Safer
RICHMOND — Virginians elected a pro-life House Republican caucus, and just like the vast majority of Virginians, House Republicans want to see fewer abortions, not more. It is unfortunate that Senate Democrats were unwilling to work with us to find consensus Continue reading House Republicans Pass Legislation Defending Innocent Life
House Republicans have been challenging Virginia Democrats on abortion for months with a simple question: if you object to limits on elective abortion after 15 weeks, when in a 40 week pregnancy is too late to have an abortion? Speaker Todd Continue reading Virginia Democrats Unveil Amendment to Allow Elective Abortion Until Birth
The following gun bills have been introduced in the State Senate and are currently in committee: Pro-Gun Bills Senate Bill 805 prevents localities from passing their own restrictions on lawful carry, requires localities to sell any firearms they receive in so-called “gun Continue reading Pro and Anti-Gun Bills Introduced in State Senate
The 2023 Session of the General Assembly kicked off this week. Below is a snapshot of some of the issues legislators are debating so far:
The Prince William County School Board adopted a new sexually explicit materials policy Wednesday night, fulfilling a mandate from the state government put in place last year. Starting with the 2023-24 school year, the system will parse through all potential Continue reading New Policy on Sexually Explicit Material In PWC Schools