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Redistricting in Virginia
The Virginia Redistricting Commission will not finish its work on the state’s legislative maps and will instead move ... Read more
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Column – Cotton candy
Remember when you were 3 or 4 years old, and you went to your first county fair? As ... Read more
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COLUMN – Visiting America’s southern border
I have often stated that the greatest responsibility of government is the safety and security of its citizens. ... Read more
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COLUMN – Why policing matters
When we drive a little fast and see blue lights, it is easy to question why we have ... Read more
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Children still need grace
They were all in their bunks after a fun but long day at the campground. The lights were ... Read more
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Understanding small business and inflation
Last week, I wrote regarding the dilemma created in the business world driven by COVID, the fear of ... Read more
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COLUMN – Repeal the grocery tax
Glenn Youngkin has made ending the tax on groceries a major pillar of his campaign, and for good ... Read more
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Off to La La Land
For those who aren’t convinced that national journalism has problems understanding the difference between fact and fiction, I ... Read more
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COLUMN – Discrediting our founding documents and remaking history
The fact that National Archives has just issued warnings that our founding documents are racist as well as ... Read more
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Challenges of the law
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order allowing a controversial Texas abortion law to go into ... Read more
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COLUMN – Nero fiddled while Rome burned
I have no animosity towards President Biden; I wish him well. We disagree on most public policy issues, ... Read more
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Opinion – Lockdowns not an option
The first results from Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in two years have been released, and they are ... Read more
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Time to end one-party rule
President Biden gave yet another disastrous press conference on Friday, showing yet again how far out of touch ... Read more
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Citizens should make own decisions on vaccinations
On Monday, Aug. 9, the General Assembly approved a compromise bill to spend about $3.5 billion in federal ... Read more
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New law causes energy bills to increase
Democrats have been doing their dead level best to make electricity more expensive for Virginians. In 2020, they ... Read more
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Virginia’s community colleges bring unparalleled value
For the fourth year in a row, tuition at Southside Virginia Community College will remain unchanged. The State ... Read more
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Biden’s tax plan will hurt the economy
In Washington, President Joe Biden is patting himself on his back for his plans to raise your taxes. ... Read more
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OPINION — We must reverse the trend of violent crime in Virginia
The lead story of the May 16 Gazette Virginian was a murdered teen shot to death. Same newspaper, ... Read more
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OPINION — Inflation is quickly becoming a problem
In previous weeks, I warned you that the policy of the administrations in Richmond and Washington would result ... Read more
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Democrats want to bring back parole
It flew under the radar, but last week’s Democratic gubernatorial debate laid down a significant marker for the ... Read more
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OPINION – We need children back in school now
President Biden is coming to Yorktown this week to talk about his education plans. This is an excellent ... Read more
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COLUMN — Many more homes to come from Habitat for Humanity
On December 20, 1990, a dedicated group of local volunteers celebrated the official creation of the Farmville Area ... Read more
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Don’t procrastinate, take the first tiny step
A Thanks to SEC popular adage advises, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Mangled ... Read more
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Bill will put kids back in schools
The 2021 General Assembly session concluded its work on March 1, and I wanted to update you on ... Read more
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COLUMN — Black history and America’s future
Black History Month, sometimes called African American History Month, occurs every year in February. Officially recognized by then-President ... Read more
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Thank you to the front-line workers restoring power
First and foremost, this week I want to once again talk about the devastating storm that hit my ... Read more
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COLUMN — Budget amendment to help staff PRJ fails
We have completed another week of the 2021 General Assembly session, and I wanted to take a moment ... Read more