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Proposed Budget Features Environmental Gains

Plans demonstrate commitment to Chesapeake Bay restoration and a climate-ready Commonwealth

The proposed spending plans support a host of Chesapeake Bay Foundation initiatives including climate readiness following another year of record-breaking and costly extreme weather, investments in environmental education, and investments in cleaner water and air for future generations.

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Fair Unemployment Benefits Strengthen Our Communities

As the session passed its halfway point, 22 of my bills have passed the Senate (including 16 with bipartisan support) and are being considered by the House of Delegates.

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Standing with Federal Workers

There are 145,000 civilian federal employees in Virginia and more than $106 billion in federal contracts in our state.

Opinion: Oppose Release of PFAS in Virginia Waters

Join Wild Virginia for an online program this Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. to oppose permits drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that would allow releases of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalky substances (PFAS) to state waters.

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Expecting Governor Youngkin to Set a New Veto Record

As Governor Glenn Youngkin reviews the legislation we passed during the 2025 General Assembly session, Virginians should prepare for yet another round of partisan obstruction and record-setting vetoes.

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Semiquincentennial!

Fairfax County Kicks off 250th Celebrations with George Washington’s Mount Vernon

I am thrilled to invite you to join the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and the Fairfax 250th Commission as we kick off the Nation’s Semiquincentennial Celebrations here in Fairfax County!

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Connection Papers Win Awards

Each year the Virginia Press Association (VPA) holds a competition to select the best published material from newspapers and news sites from across the state.

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Your Actions, Our Climate: Fairfax Needs You Now

Bold goals for Fairfax County: cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in Fairfax County. Extreme weather and high energy bills are hitting many households hard. From prolonged heatwaves to higher utility costs, it's becoming increasingly clear that climate change and economic strain are affecting us all.

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A Budget That Reflects Our Community’s Values

Thank you to all the residents who participated in this year’s budget process — whether you wrote to me, attended one of my budget town meetings or testified before the Board of Supervisors over three days of hearings.

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Stroke Awareness Month

Act FAST

May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month.