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How to Talk About Vaping

Approaching conversation about dangers of e-cigarettes.

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Strategic Priority: Recruiting Great Teachers in Fairfax County

Superintendent presents public schools’ budget for FY 2020.

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Opinion: Editorial: Pay Attention, State Legislature Not Gridlocked

Thousands of bills considered over 45 days could have a big impact on your life, for better or for worse.

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Boysko Wins Wexton Seat

Democrats enter the new year with a fresh victory and a full head of steam.

.Virginia’s 33rd state Senate District was once a solidly Republican seat, a place where conservative voters repeatedly rewarded Bill Mims for opposing same-sex marriage and championing homeschooling. But ever since Mims resigned to take a job in the McDonnell administration, the seat has been held by a succession of Democrats on their way to bigger and better things.

Northam Touts Bills on Voting Rights and Campaign Financing

Local legislators sponsoring election-oriented bills.

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Education Issues Take Center Stage

Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.

Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.

Prison Reform Advocates Want Data on Solitary Confinement

Cited as a mental health issue.

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Democratic Legislators on Gun Violence: ‘It’s Common Sense’

Bills focus on gun safety.

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Beyond the Resolution

Keeping a home in order all year long.

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Mini-grants Available for Youth-led Anti-stigma Initiatives

Proposals due Feb. 1, 2019.

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