Virginia lawmakers establish more LGBTQ protections By Cierra Parks | Capital News Service Apr 3, 2021 RICHMOND — The Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly worked in its second year to establish more protections for LGBTQ pe…
Race to save Civil War battlefields with Black, Latino legacy Russell Contreras Mar 25, 2021 - Politics & Policy Preservation activists are working to save forgotten U.S. Civil War battlefields with deep connections t…
Del. Lopez picks up backing of Sen. Kaine in primary battle SUN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS Mar 23, 2021 U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) has endorsed the re-election bid of Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington-Fairfax), who is facing a primary challenge in June.…
Northam signs bill that creates Va. LGBTQ advisory board State Del. Alfonso Lopez sponsored HB 2130 March 22, 2021 By Philip Van Slooten Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on March 19 signed a bill that establishes an executive level LGBTQ advisory …
Opinion: Virginia must preserve places of African American valor Opinion by Alfonso Lopez and Lamont Bagby March 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EDT Alfonso Lopez, a Democrat, represents parts of Arlington and Fairfax counties and serves as majority wh…
Here a Few Bills Introduced by Arlington Lawmakers That May Become Law Matt Blitz March 4, 2021 at 10:30am The Virginia General Assembly official adjourned on Monday (March 1), wrapping up a significant legislative session. Af…
Virginia legislators can ensure big environmental wins this session By Guest Column -February 15, 2021 By Peggy Sanner Eighteen months ago, Virginia released its Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan, which lays out the steps for achieving a…
A New Bill, Inspired by Purple Lounge, Would Make it Easier to Deny Liquor Licenses Matt Blitz February 9, 2021 at 10:30am A former Columbia Pike business has inspired a state bill that would allow localities greater say over liquor li…
Bills allowing undocumented residents to receive college financial aid pass Va. House and Senate By ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch Feb 2, 2021Both houses of the General Assembly approved bills on Monday that would allow undocument…
Virginia Latino Caucus announces 2021 General Assembly Session Legislative Agenda By Blue Virginia - January 28, 2021 From Del. Alfonso Lopez’s office: Virginia Latino Caucus announces 2021 General Assembly Session Legislative Agend…