Thank you Samantha Willis for highlighting Library of Virginia's genealogical research workshops and for sharing your personal story.

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Thank you to The Virginia Mercury's Samantha Willis for her column on the Library's family history research resources and Genealogy Workshop Series! Samantha Willis

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Thanks, Westover Hills Elementary School, for letting the kids learn about questioning why Ms. Franzel canceled recess, and rotational grazing goats go baaaa

This week's FOIA Friday: Correspondence sheds light on UVA’s decision to withhold shooting report, Richmond police release body cam video, and Roanoke assistant city manager's unexplained downshift. virginiamercury.com/2024/04/19/foi…

The legislature reconvenes in Richmond today, with the budget and the 233 amendments Gov. Youngkin proposed to it at the top of the agenda. virginiamercury.com/2024/04/17/vir…

COMMENTARY: The Virginia General Assembly’s power over governors is a function of history, strong leadership and most importantly, the Virginia Constitution. virginiamercury.com/2024/04/16/vir…

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits predominantly Black Alabama community following ABC News News investigation about neighborhood flooding. trib.al/tg3nmb5

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Some of the larger energy and environment bills from the 2024 session — on small modular reactors, preserving tree canopy and testing for “forever chemicals” — met different fates after governor's review. virginiamercury.com/2024/04/10/gov…

Black, Hispanic and Indigenous pregnant patients often report facing unfair treatment at hospitals and clinics, an issue Virginia and other states are addressing. virginiamercury.com/2024/04/09/to-…

Public comes together for the eclipse outside the Virginia General Assembly building. The Mercury observes. Samantha Willis Graham Moomaw Nathaniel Cline

COMMENTARY: Marvin Lake, the Virginian-Pilot's first Black reporter and a mentor to many, died last week at his Norfolk home. virginiamercury.com/2024/04/04/jou…

Gas stations, hotels and a South Hill Kentucky Fried Chicken are on track to receive $11 million in federal funds to build electric vehicle charging stations statewide virginiamercury.com/2024/04/02/vdo…

COMMENTARY: Shouldn’t the people who stand to be impacted most deeply by projects get a say in their development? virginiamercury.com/2024/04/02/wil…

Some thoughts from Samantha Willis on a bill requiring the state to consult Native American tribes before issuing permits. The legislation is awaiting action from Governor Glenn Youngkin. virginiamercury.com/2024/04/02/wil… via The Virginia Mercury

Some students and staff alarmed by Youngkin administration's request to review DEI and racial literacy curriculum at VCU and GMU virginiamercury.com/2024/03/28/you…

Gov. Youngkin vetoed bills on retail marijuana sales and minimum wage Thursday, top Democratic priorities: virginiamercury.com/2024/03/28/you…

COMMENTARY: If DEI programs help correct historic wrongs — particularly at institutions in the South born in part through slave labor — and facilitate a fairer, more inclusive future, then they're a worthy expense and too long overdue. virginiamercury.com/2024/03/25/a-t…

COMMENTARY: I’m halfway through the first week of my new role as lead editor here but I’m not new to the Mercury at all. virginiamercury.com/2024/03/21/its…

The U.S. House votes to ban TikTok unless it is sold by China-controlled parent, a move Virginia's congressional delegation supports: virginiamercury.com/2024/03/13/u-s…