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08/20/2026

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02/14/2026

Money for College! Sheriff Gabe Morgan encourages Newport News students with a passion for criminal justice and law enforcement to apply for the Virginia Sheriffs' Institute (VSI) Scholarship!

Pursue your degree in Criminal Justice at a Virginia college or university this fall—up to $1,000 awarded.

Deadline: May 1. Get started today:
https://vasheriffsinstitute.org/programs/scholarship/

Your future in service starts here! 🚔📚

02/09/2026

Virginia House Democrats on Thursday muscled through a sweeping package of gun control legislation, passing more than half a dozen bills aimed at restricting access to certain fi****ms, tightening storage requirements and expanding civil liability for the gun industry, as Republicans — reduced to an even smaller minority after November’s elections — spoke forcefully in opposition but were ultimately unable to stop the measures.

The proposals, which are now headed to the Senate, ranged from a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines to new penalties for leaving visible handguns in unattended vehicles and requirements that fi****ms be locked in homes where children are present.

Read more from our media partner the Virginia Mercury here: https://tinyurl.com/yw27rfzz

01/22/2026

Congratulations to newly sworn-in Attorney General of the Commonwealth, Jay Jones!

He stopped by our caucus room today to introduce himself and talk about a Democratic path forward for Virginians. We look forward to working together to deliver for the Commonwealth.

01/22/2026

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

💡 In a national survey, hiring managers ranked internships as the number one way students gain early career skills.

High school and college students (ages 16-24) may be matched to intern with the Urban League of Hampton Roads through the Emerging Workforce Program offered by Hampton Roads Workforce Council where they can also gain access to a series of career readiness skills.

Want more info for the students in your life? 📮 Contact [email protected].

12/19/2025

Virginia on-time graduation rates are in: NNPS has risen to 97.3%! 🎓 🎉 In the words of Superintendent Dr. Michele Mitchell, we are “very proud of the work that all of our teachers, staff, and families put into our students last school year, and very pleased with the progress we're making.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rPUtwX

12/19/2025