Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia
Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.
Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.
Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County
Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.
Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children
Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.
Opinion: Editorial: Hope for Expanding Health Care
Just say yes to $400 million, thousands of jobs and health care for 300,000.
