On September 6, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA-08) announced their introduction of the End Shutdowns Act, legislation to prevent government shutdowns and the senseless pain they inflict on federal employees, government contractors, and millions of Americans who rely on government services.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia students in grades 3-8 are experiencing significant learning loss in reading and math, as indicated by recent data from the Department of Education. These findings have prompted urgent calls for intervention and support from educators and officials. Pass rates on the 2022-23 Standards of Learning tests have remained stagnant compared to the previous year, with over half of 3rd-8th graders at risk of failing reading and math exams.
On September 12 from 7-8 p.m. at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke St), the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities will host a meeting to discuss the upcoming Joseph Hensley Park Construction.
U.S. Representatives Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) today wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to ensure that human rights abuses perpetrated against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang are addressed in all future high-level meetings between the U.S. and Chinese governments.