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The first week of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session is in the books, and Governor Glenn Youngkin gave...

Today, Wednesday, Jan. 14, is the first official day of the 2026 General Assembly legislative session. The session this year...

This year the legislature develops the next two-year budget for Virginia. Although the outgoing governor prepared a budget for the...

It was very nice, and helpful, to read in last week’s paper about the major happenings in our region in...

This past week, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Virginia would be receiving nearly $200...

Steve Huppert Columnist Hupps440@aol.com I guess it is good that we have a calendar year; it gives us a chance...

Earlier this month, outgoing Governor Glenn Youngkin presented his final two-year budget to the General Assembly’s joint money committees, and...

The holiday season is a good time to reflect on the past year and think about how we can make...

Steve Huppert Hupps440@aol.com Columnist Every Thanksgiving my family travels to Washington D.C. for the holiday staying at the Embassy Suites...

I would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas this week!  In...