For communities across Virginia’s First District, the Chesapeake Bay is more than just a body of water; it is the backbone of the economy and a way of life. The Bay is a major economic driver, supporting thousands of jobs that families in our region depend on and generating over $1 billion in economic activity. Spanning over 64,000 square miles, the Chesapeake Bay is one of the most vital… Read more »
Every year, Tax Day arrives with a familiar sense of anxiety, as millions of Americans wait to see what they owe or what they’ll get back. This year feels different.
Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, April 15 is no longer just a deadline. It is a moment of relief for millions of hardworking Americans who are seeing real, tangible benefits in their paychecks and tax refunds.
The… Read more »
The tragic killing of a Virginia mother at a Fairfax County bus stop is a devastating reminder that public safety is not theoretical. It is about real lives, real families and real consequences when systems meant to protect our communities fail.
Stephanie Minter, a 41-year-old mother from Fredericksburg, was fatally stabbed while waiting at a bus shelter along Richmond Highway. According… Read more »
From the growing suburban communities around Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover, to the historic communities of James City County, Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg, to watermen in the Northern Neck and working waterfronts across the Middle Peninsula, I hear every day about the pressures facing households across Virginia’s First District. The cost of living remains the top concern.… Read more »
As we reflect on the State of the Union, I want to focus on what matters most to families here at home: how federal policy affects daily life across Virginia’s First District, and especially here in the Northern Neck.
Our district stretches from the growing suburban communities around Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover, to the historic communities of James City County, Yorktown,… Read more »
For much of the past decade, America has struggled to build.
Major infrastructure projects have taken years to clear regulatory hurdles. Housing construction has slowed under layers of federal and local mandates. Energy development has been delayed by lengthy permitting processes. Manufacturing capacity has moved overseas while supply chains have grown more fragile.
The result has been… Read more »
In rural Virginia, access to health care is not guaranteed. It must be protected.
Across Virginia's First District and throughout our Commonwealth, rural communities face real challenges. Workforce shortages, aging facilities, thin operating margins, and long travel distances all put pressure on local providers. When a rural hospital struggles, families notice. When access to… Read more »
Health care access in rural Virginia is not just a medical issue. It is an economic one.
Across Virginia’s First District, hospitals and health systems anchor local economies. They are often among the largest employers in their regions, supporting surrounding small businesses and giving families and employers confidence in their communities’ long-term stability.
Yet rural providers… Read more »
Anyone who lives or works on the water understands that responsible maintenance is essential to safe navigation, healthy fisheries, and strong waterfront communities. The Little Wicomico River is located at the junction between the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay and serves as a lifeline for Northumberland County’s watermen, boaters, and local businesses. Today, it is in clear need… Read more »
As a mother and a grandfather, we care deeply about the online safety of America’s children. Advancements in artificial intelligence hold immense potential, but sadly, children are being irreparably harmed online by deepfake exploitation with little to no legal consequences.
Our nation has been addressing bullying for years now. But sharing deepfakes and exploiting nonconsensual intimate… Read more »
