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Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Executive Order 43 on Thursday, which enacted a multi-pronged effort to address the impact of social media use on children’s mental health. The order established the Reclaiming Childhood Task Force to counter “addictive” social media use in youth and “create opportunities for cultural change.” The
Click here to read moreLegislation would allow localities to set cellphone rules, for better 'buy in'
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s cellphone ban in K-12 schools will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but some lawmakers want to give localities the option to establish their own policies. Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 earlier this year, which outlined the reasons behind the ban: cellphones are a
Click here to read moreTrump’s victory sets the stage for high-stakes Virginia elections in 2025
As the next president is poised to reshape the political landscape, Democrats and Republicans gear up for pivotal battles over the governorship and control of the legislature.
Click here to read moreMcClellan, Kiggans seek to protect servicemembers from PFAS exposure
U.S. Representatives Jennifer McClellan, D-4th, and Jennifer Kiggans, R-2nd (both of Virginia) are leading a bipartisan effort to include provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that would better protect servicemembers from exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals. The pair sent a letter to House and
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