The week just past saw readers in Spotsylvania losing a key role in the governor’s school, and looking for a new superintendent; Gov. Youngkin vetoing bills (what else is new?); King George voters possibly voting on new schools; and more news on MWHC’s abandoning the Moss Free Clinic.
Number 5: After 25 Years, Regional Governor’s School Gets a New Fiscal Agent
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is no longer the fiscal agent for the Commonwealth Governor’s School, a role it has performed since the program’s inception more than 25 years ago.
Number 4: Search for New Spotsylvania Superintendent Kicks Off Next Week
The search for a new school superintendent will kick off officially next week. The division today announced a public engagement process that includes four upcoming community forums plus an online survey.
Number 3: Among Youngkin’s Vetoes is a Bill that Would Have Allowed Localities to Charge Additional Sales Tax to Support School Construction
Among the bills Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed this session is one that would have permitted all localities in Virginia to charge 1% sales tax to fund public school construction projects.
Number 2: King George Voters May Decide on Whether to Fund New School
A referendum on whether to fund a new county school may be headed to King George voters in November.
Number 1: No Moss?
For hospital corporation, free clinic support ‘in perpetuity’ comes to an end after 20 years. (They’re keeping the building, too.)
COMMENTARY: 42
Jackie Robinson was, indeed, a hero. How many of us have what it takes to be the kind of hero that he was?
HUMOR: Trump Palooza!
A whole cadre of rockers seems to behind Trump, and Drew has the flip-side on what it’s all about. And please, please, please Mr. Rock, don’t sue us.
