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Letter – Coverage of gold issue is appreciated
To The Editor: Gratitude for Alexa (Massey) and The (Farmville) Herald for covering the open-pit gold mining threat…
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COLUMN — After 83 days, the special session is over
Monday, Nov. 9, after 83 days, the 2020 Special Session adjourned. We were initially called into the Special…
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COLUMN — No broadband is no fun
It was encouraging to hear in the last week or so from county administrators in central Virginia that…
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Can we thrive as a mediocracy?
Once upon a time, not that long ago, one received things from earning them. You merited a raise.…
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COLUMN — Stop catastrophizing
Are you a catastrophizer? I am, sometimes. Catastrophizing, while a pretty word, is an act in which a…
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COLUMN — Election Day should become election month
America will not walk away from this era of the pandemic without significant bruises and scars both physically…
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Legislation sponsored to help seniors with timely medical care
I hope that you all had a productive and safe week. It is my pleasure to provide you…
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Some questions about who was vouching for Stanley answered
A week after Doug Stanley was hired to be Prince Edward County’s new county administrator, the question of…
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Looking forward to a brighter future
Thankfully, it is human nature to have faith in a brighter future. If not, 2020 would drive us…
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COLUMN — Treat the voters with honesty and respect
In slang, the phrase, “Come on, man,” is used to convey the speaker’s frustration or annoyance with someone…
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COLUMN — Housing, trade were last week’s initiatives
It remains an honor to represent the 5th District, and I am pleased to provide you with an…
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COLUMN — Here are some ways the county can help local businesses
With at least $1.2 million left to allocate in CARES Act money, there are a couple things Prince…
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COLUMN – County’s choice of Doug Stanley is puzzling
Why? That’s the biggest question after the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors hired Doug Stanley to be…
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COLUMN — Special session laws will bring changes to law enforcement
Last Friday’s budget action should be the final votes this chamber must cast on the budget until the…
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Column – Gratitude for Bartlett’s helpful approach
I think it was my second day on the job here with The Farmville Herald that I covered…
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Column – ‘I will always strive to put people over party’
I am honored to be serving as your representative in Congress, and I am proud to share some…
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COLUMN — Transparency is needed from the parole board
As Sen. Mark Obenshain said last week during the Senate session, something is foul at the Virginia Parole…
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Mask up for Halloween
Halloween will be different for all of us this year. Though many people are likely planning a nice…
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Fair Care Act would protect those with preexisting conditions
Recently, I co-sponsored I cosponsored H.R. 8527, the Fair Care Act of 2020, which will lower the cost…
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Success at SVCC is transferable
Every October, the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students celebrates National Transfer Student Week. This year…
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COLUMN — Democrats reject moderate police reforms
The 2020 Special Session to date has largely focused on police and criminal justice reform even though the…
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COLUMN — Prayers to all those affected by COVID-19
Our prayers go out to our president, governor, their wives, and to all who have been infected with…
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House votes to condemn QAnon
I was glad to be back in Washington this week voting on the issues that matter most to…
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COLUMN — House begins budget work
Last Friday, Sept. 25, the budget bill was passed out of the House Appropriations Committee. Democrats have spent $251…
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COLUMN — Pathway back is coming into view
It’s often important to hear rumors of something happening before it actually happens, to know the skids are…
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Amendment would keep court at nine
Thursday, Sept. 24, I introduced a Constitutional Amendment with Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MD). The Keep Nine Amendment would…
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Legislature protects renters, hurts landlords
Compassion is a good thing when you are using your resources in assisting others in a time of…