Schools in many districts desperately need updates, and letting localities decide if they want to levy a sales tax to fund school construction would help. But bills that would give communities that freedom were vetoed this week by the governor.

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'Gov. Glenn Youngkin blocked Democratic bills meant to continue the adoption of ranked choice voting, expand legal protections for voting rights and modify data practices to avoid canceling the registrations of eligible voters.' virginiamercury.com/2024/04/11/you… via The Virginia Mercury

Total turnaround from two years ago. Huge congrats to Albemarle County educators for their win! Public higher ed is next!!

In a unanimous 7-0 vote, Albemarle County School Board PASSED a Collective Bargaining Resolution tonight! So proud of our AEA team that fought for this. #StrongStaffStrongSchools

Happening now, come out tonight to support our teachers!

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Make sure to come out and support!

Many people I admire and respect put their time and energy toward this moment. It would mean the world to us to have people show up and stand with us tomorrow night!

'Looking forward, our work is clear. We will continue to work to expand RCV into even more localities in the coming months, while also focusing on voter education and combating misinformation.'

Read our full statement on Gov. Youngkin's veto of SB 428. upvoteva.org/blog/upvote-vi…

Thanks to Sen. @russetperry and Del. Atoosa Reaser for carrying HB102 which will help to ensure better compensation rates for court appointed attorneys!

Thanks to all those who worked hard to make sure this legislation passed including ACLU of Virginia and Justice Forward VA

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ACTION: Tens of thousands of VA residents will be impacted by the Bureau of Prisons' decision to build a new federal prison in Appalachia. Join our friends Building Community Not Prisons in opposing the prison by submitting comment ahead of the April 15th deadline, here: secure.everyaction.com/jYz9aClr3EmXeD…