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Indivisible Lynchburg rallies with ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protest for civil rights
Over a hundred passionate and concerned voters gathered at Lynchburg's Miller Park to march in protest against what they call an attack on civil and human rights from the Trump Administration. Indivisible Lynchburg hosted the 'Good Trouble Lives On' protest and march on Thursday night. According to the group, the Good Trouble Lives On movement pays homage to the late Congressman John Lewis, who fought for the protection of human and civil rights.
‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests across Hampton Roads in honor of John Lewis
Thursday marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Congressman and Civil Rights Leader John Lewis. In his honor, across the nation, tens of thousands of people participated in what they are calling "Good Trouble Lives On" protests. "Good trouble is giving somebody a ride to the polls. Good trouble is registering a voter, talking to a young person about why it's important for them to have a voice in the government that is over them. That's good trouble," said Leslie Rinaldi, chairwoman of the Suffolk Democratic Committee.
Newport News, Hampton and Franklin residents no longer qualify for free toll trips
Free trips through the Downtown and Midtown tunnels are no longer available to residents living in three municipalities after changes were made to the state’s toll relief program. Initially, the state’s two-year budget signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin allowed drivers making less than $50,000 a year and living in either Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth or Franklin, to sign up for up to 14 free trips each week with Elizabeth River Crossings, the operators of the tunnels. ... However in May, when Youngkin signed the amendments to the budget, Newport News, Hampton and Franklin were removed.
N. Va. business leaders report impacts from federal spending cuts in new survey
Despite continued concerns about inflation, federal worker layoffs and other issues, business leaders in Northern Virginia are feeling more upbeat about their own economic prospects and those of the region than they were this spring, a new survey found. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (NVC) worked with the marketing firm Pinkston to survey 135 corporate executives and business owners about their experiences with the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize the federal government, their expectations for the near-future and their policy priorities.
Youngkin and Framatome leaders officially open $50 million Lynchburg expansion
Framatome celebrated the opening of its $50 million expansion in Lynchburg Thursday, a development that promises to bring 500 new jobs to the area. Governor Glenn Youngkin and Framatome leaders spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Governor Youngkin emphasized the significance of such expansions for the state's economic growth.
Warner: Trump’s foreign aid cuts hand China global influence ‘for pennies on the dollar’
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) sharply criticized the Trump administration’s successful effort to cut $9 billion in previously approved federal spending, warning that the reductions will damage America’s global influence and national security interests. Speaking to Virginia media Thursday (July 17), Senator Warner said the Senate’s late-night passage of what’s known as a rescission package represents a dangerous retreat from decades of American leadership worldwide. The legislation strips about $8 billion from foreign assistance programs and more than $1 billion from public broadcasting.
McClellan wants answers on ICE raids in Chesterfield
A Virginia congresswoman is asking the Trump Administration to explain why Immigration & Customs Enforcement officers showed up unannounced at the courthouse in Chesterfield County and detained 15 people who were there on court business. In a July 16 letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, accused the administration of “eroding trust in law enforcement and the judicial system” by going after people complying with the law rather than breaking it.
Prince Edward County has to pay back state after missing deadline
Back in January 2020, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) agreed to give Prince Edward County $650,000. This was to be used to build a new access road to the Prince Edward County Business Park. There was one stipulation, however. In order for the money in this program to remain a grant, the CTB requires counties to show investment within a specific timeline. “In our case, we have to document $3.25 million worth of investment in the park,” Prince Edward County Administrator Doug Stanley said. Speaking to the board of supervisors during their Tuesday, July 8 meeting, Stanley said the county had been given five years by the CTB to produce that $3.25 million in investment. That time is up and the county has not met the requirement.
Virginia takes steps to bring advanced nuclear reactor to Wise County
As Virginia wrestles with high energy demands and deadlines to switch to zero-carbon emission energy production, Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week announced funding to take the first steps towards building an advanced nuclear reactor in the southwest region of the state. Wise County is the focus of a combined grant of $197,500 to search for private investment and federal funding to prepare the area for an advanced nuclear reactor. The area will be studied to find what kind of advanced nuclear reactor would best serve the region, how it would be funded, and if it could be used for research and power at the University of Virginia Wise.
Elections agency stays mum on campaign finance audit
No one involved in Virginia’s first campaign finance audit, released earlier this month, has yet to declare the process a success. Some of the seven local candidates included in the audit say they were not given the courtesy to review any deficiencies before the report was released to the public. The law’s patron is reserving judgment until he learns more from the Department of Elections, which paid $122,000 to a Maryland-based consulting firm hired to conduct the audits.