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Senator Rosalyn Dance receives coveted “Distinguished Friend of Agribusiness Award”
Virginia state Sen. Rosalyn Dance (D) recently received the widely-admired “Distinguished Friend of Agribusiness Award” at the 2019 Virginia Agribusiness Council’s 48th Annual Appreciation Banquet. Dance said she is honored to be distinguished by a council of Virginia’s foremost leaders in agriculture. She expressed her gratitude towards being among those select legislators who have garnered this prestigious award. She gave credit to her friend and mentor, posthumously, the late Alvin Blaha of Dinwiddie County who served with her as co-chair of Virginia State University’s Agriculture Advisory Board and was the president of the Dinwiddie County Farm Bureau Association. Dance was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2005 to 2014, and was mayor of Petersburg from 1992 to 2004. In 2001, Virginia House of Delegates district incumbent, Democrat Jay DeBoer, retired after 18 years. Dance, then mayor of Petersburg, ran for the seat as an independent, but lost to the Democratic nominee, funeral director Fenton Bland. Four years later, Bland pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and resigned the 63rd district seat the next day. Dance received the Democratic nomination and was chosen to replace Bland in a special election. Dance was reelected multiple times, the last in November 2013, when she decided to make a run for the state senate. She has served on the House committees on Appropriations, General Laws, Health, Welfare and Institutions, and Privileges and Elections. She began serving in the Senate of Virginia, representing District 16, when she won a special election on Nov. 4, 2014, to fill the seat once held by former state Sen. Henry Marsh. Dance represents the 16th Senatorial District, which includes Parts of Chesterfield County, Prince George County, Richmond city and Dinwiddie County as well as all of the city of Petersburg and Hopewell.
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Henrico supervisors elect Tyrone Nelson as board chairman Nelson will serve as chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. Meetings are held in the board room at the Henrico Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road, and are livestreamed at henrico.us/ supervisors. Archived video of meetings and additional information are available from the website. Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will serve as chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors and Three Chopt District Supervisor Thomas M. Branin will serve as vice chairman for 2019 following their unanimous elections Tuesday. The board selected its leaders for the year during its annual organizational meeting. Nelson will serve as chairman for the second time, after previously holding the position in 2016. He served as vice chairman in 2018, while Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton was chairman. Nelson is completing his second term as Varina supervisor, having been elected in 2011 and 2015.
In brief remarks, Nelson highlighted recent accomplishments in such areas as economic development, tourism, schools, public transit and county facilities, and thanked his colleagues for entrusting him with the chairmanship. “I’m excited about the community that I represent, the team that I work with — our county manager, our staff and my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors. The 2019 calendar year should be an exciting one,” Nelson said, referring to work underway on two new high schools, a community aquatics center, upgrades to Dorey and Glover parks, a new elementary school in the
Brookland District and a new indoor sports facility. He also referred to plans to address an issue of salary compression for employees of Henrico’s general government and Henrico County Public Schools. In addition to his work as supervisor, Nelson serves on various governmental and community organizations, including the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission Executive Committee, Virginia Transit Association Board of Directors, Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Board of Visitors. He also
serves on the Capital Region Airport Commission, Virginia State Compensation Board and committees of Virginia Association of Counties and National Association of Counties. A native of the Varina District, Nelson earned an associate degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, a bachelor’s degree from VCU and a master’s degree from Virginia Union University. He is pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Board of Supervisors regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings typically are not scheduled for the fourth Tuesday in August and December.
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Virginians evenly divided on the idea of armed teachers
Virginians are almost evenly split between favoring and opposing a state law that would allow localities to train teachers and administrators to be armed in schools, according to a new poll by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. The 2018-19 Winter Public Policy Poll shows that 47 percent of Virginians are strongly or somewhat in favor of training while 49 percent are strongly or somewhat opposed. The poll, a random sample of 805 adults in Virginia conducted by landline and cell telephone from Dec. 3-13, has a margin of error of 3.45 percent. Republicans (at a combined 73 percent) were much more likely to support such a law compared to independents (36
percent) and Democrats (26 percent). Male and white respondents were also more likely to favor such a law. In addition, those living in the West and Tidewater regions of the state were more likely to favor training while those living in Northern Virginia and the South Central region were more likely to be in opposition. “Opening the door to localities arming teachers is one policy that legislators have floated and will debate in the coming legislative session,” said Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., director of the Wilder School’s Center for Public Policy. “These findings make it clear that Virginians are evenly divided on the issue, and that a person’s political perspective and location in the commonwealth are key factors in how many see the issue.”
The poll also showed that, when asked to weigh the most important of two goals for local authorities managing public assemblies — maintaining public safety by restricting guns and firearms or maintaining the freedoms of those assembled, including the right to bring guns — 62 percent said maintaining public safety was more important, while 28 percent said maintaining the freedoms of those assembled was the top concern. The question mirrored a similar question in the Wilder School’s 2018 Summer Public Policy Poll that asked about “objects that could be used as weapons” rather than firearms. Changing the wording in the winter poll decreased the portion of respondents who said prioritizing public safety should be the most important concern from 75 percent when considering “weapons” to 62 percent when considering “guns and firearms.” In the recent winter version asking about the freedom to bring guns and firearms to public gatherings, women (71 percent), minorities (71 percent), and those living in Northern Virginia (69 percent) and the Northwest (69 percent) were more likely to favor maintaining public safety as a priority. Those identifying as Republicans were evenly split, with 46 percent favoring maintaining public safety and 46 percent favoring maintaining the freedoms of those assembled. Those identifying as Democrats (75 percent) and independents (74 percent) favored maintaining public safety.
When asked about their views on causes of higher rates of gun violence in urban areas, a larger number of respondents said the higher rate was connected to easy access to firearms (53 percent) or to the individual decisions of those living in urban areas (60 percent). A smaller number of respondents (36 percent) believed that higher rates of gun violence are connected to people living closer together. Those who felt that gun violence was connected to easy access to firearms were more likely to be women (60 percent compared to 45 percent of men) and Democrats (73 percent compared to 48 percent of independents and 35 percent of Republicans). Respondents who agreed that easy access was a cause of higher rates of gun violence were also more likely to have lower levels of household income — under $50,000 (60 percent), compared to over $100,000 (48 percent) — and to live in Northern Virginia (57 percent), the South Central region (56 percent) and Tidewater (56 percent). Virginians who said that gun violence was connected to individual decisions were more likely to be Republicans. Those who responded that gun violence was connected to people living closer together were most likely to be independents (50 percent), while Democrats and Republicans were more likely to disagree. Those living in the South Central region (52 percent) were more likely to agree.
Protection for federal workers falling behind the eight ball during shutdown U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner recently joined Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) to introduce the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act, legislation that would protect federal workers and their families from foreclosures, evictions, and loan defaults during a government shutdown. “With each day that passes during President Trump’s shutdown, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are worrying about how they will pay for their bills even though their paychecks have stopped coming in,” said Warner. “This important legislation ensures
that federal workers don’t face repercussions for making the hard choice between paying for basic necessities and paying their student loans. This unnecessary shutdown is already hurting federal workers, they don’t need additional hardships that could impact their financial future.” The Federal Employee Civil Relief Act addresses the real threat of federal workers losing their homes, falling behind on student loans and other bills, having their car repossessed, or losing their health insurance because they have been
furloughed during a shutdown or required to work without pay. Modeled after the Servicemembers Relief Act, the legislation will prohibit landlords and creditors from taking action against federal workers or contractors who are hurt by the government shutdown and unable to pay rent or repay loans. The bill would also empower federal workers to sue creditors or landlords that violate this protection. The Federal Employee Civil Relief Act would safeguard workers impacted by a shutdown from the following: • Being evicted or foreclosed;
•Having their car or other property repossessed; • Falling behind in student loan payments; •Falling behind in paying bills; or •Losing their insurance because of missed premiums. The protection would last during and 30 days following a shutdown to give workers a chance to keep up with their bills. The partial government shutdown hurts hundreds of thousands of federal employees and contractors. Virginia alone is home to more than 170,000 federal workers.
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Virginians narrowly support public investment to land Amazon HQ2 Just under half of Virginians say bringing one of Amazon’s second headquarters to the state will create more benefits than the investment costs, while 41 percent believe the state is investing too much in the deal, according to a new poll by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. A narrow plurality of 49 percent agree that the benefits outweigh the incentives to bring half of HQ2 to Northern Virginia (the other half will be located in New York). Older Virginians are more skeptical of the deal, with 37 percent thinking benefits will outweigh costs, compared to 47 percent who say Virginia is investing too much. For younger cohorts, just over 50 percent see benefits outweighing costs. The poll, a random sample of 805
adults in Virginia conducted by landline and cell telephone from Dec. 3-13, has a margin of error of 3.45 percent. “This close split could indicate that the more Virginians hear about the Amazon deal, the less confident they are that it’s a win for Virginia,” said Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., director of the Wilder School’s Center for Public Policy, which conducted the 2018-19 Winter Public Policy Poll. “One poll conducted shortly after the November 13 Amazon announcement showed Virginians approving the deal by a 2-to-1 margin, but this margin is significantly lower.” Additional findings of the poll show that a clear majority of the public not only supports additional money for public schools, but also would be willing to pay part of the bill
through increased taxes. Sixty-three percent of Virginians indicate a personal willingness to pay higher taxes to increase funding for K-12 education, while 32 percent say they are not willing to do so. The proportion willing to pay higher taxes for this purpose is up 11 percentage points from last year, making it the largest year-to-year jump and the highest percentage measured in the 16 years the poll has asked the question. Democrats (80 percent) are more likely to be willing to pay higher taxes than Republicans (47 percent), while independents (55 percent) fall between the two. The poll showed that 63 percent would be willing to pay more taxes to see school funding increased, with 70 percent of Virginians feeling that current funding for public schools is
not enough to meet existing needs. Women (75 percent) were more likely than men (64 percent) to think funding for schools was not enough. Respondents also were asked whether they would be willing to pay more in taxes to increase the use of two policies aimed at improving access to affordable housing: government support for private development of such housing, and government support for housing vouchers that can be used to pay some or all of a person’s rent. A majority of 55 percent were not willing to pay more in taxes in both cases. Regional breakdowns showed the Northwest and South Central to be the least willing to pay more taxes for private development (62 percent not willing). The Tidewater region (at 63 percent) was least willing regarding vouchers.
Virginia maintains the lowest recidivism rate in the country During his recent State of the Commonwealth address, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam revealed that for the third year in a row, Virginia’s re-incarceration rate is the lowest in the country. Virginia’s latest recidivism rate is 23.4 percent. Of the 43 states reporting 3-year recidivism rates (the number of offenders who are re-incarcerated within three years of their release from prison), the Virginia DOC’s rate of 23.4 percent is the lowest in the country. “Virginia’s latest recidivism numbers are the result of a lot of hard work on the part of both the Department of Corrections and the incarcerated offenders,” said Northam. “I want to thank Director Harold Clarke for his department’s work to make sure we do as much as possible to prepare people to leave our corrections system and rebuild their lives.” Last year’s rate was 22.4 percent.
Between last year and this year, the percentage of offenders returning for technical violations more than doubled. Increases in technical violations may be associated with a response to the opioid epidemic; some judges sentence opioid users to state-responsible incarceration for their safety and treatment. “We are returning offenders to their communities equipped to be law-abiding citizens who contribute to their neighborhoods and families,” said Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran. “This is a bipartisan accomplishment and we look forward to working together to continue investing in critical reentry efforts.” The groups with the lowest recidivism rates consist of those offenders who served their time in DOC facilities, as opposed to local jails, and had no known mental impairment and no history of opioid abuse. (Limitations in capacity in
DOC facilities means some state responsible offenders serve their entire incarceration in a local or regional jail.) The recidivism rate for those in DOC facilities with no history of opioid abuse and no mental illness is 17.3 percent. “Reentry work begins the day we receive an offender,” said Virginia Department of Corrections Director Clarke. “Our mission is to help people be better, and the evidence shows we’re doing that inside the prisons as well as in the community
once offenders are out on probation and parole.” Like most states, Virginia counts its official recidivism rate as the percentage of offenders who return to state responsible incarceration within three years of being released. The rate was calculated by following offenders released to the community in 2014 for three years. Of the 12,021 offenders released from incarceration in Virginia in fiscal year 2014, 2,815 were reincarcerated within three years.
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Jan. 16, 2019• 5 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER E, FOR RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS CASE NO. PUR-2018-00195
•Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) has applied for approval of a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider E, for recovery of costs incurred to comply with state and federal environmental regulations. •Dominion requests approval of a total revenue requirement of approximately $113,650,000 for its 2019 Rider E. According to Dominion, this amount would increase the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by $2.15. •The Commission will hear the case on June 11, 2019. •Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On December 14, 2018, pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 5 e of the Code of Virginia and the State Corporation Commission’s (“Commission”) Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Informational Filings, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the Commission a petition (“Petition”) for approval of a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider E, for the recovery of costs incurred to comply with state and federal environmental regulations. According to the Petition, the Company seeks cost recovery for certain environmental projects (collectively, “Environmental Projects”) located at the Company’s Chesterfield Power Station, Clover Power Station and Mt. Storm Power Station (collectively, “Power Stations”). According to the Company, the Environmental Projects are required for the Company to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) “Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Final Rule” (“CCR Rule”). The Company states that to comply with the CCR Rule, it is required to close or retrofit certain coal ash ponds and certain water treatment basins and flue gas desulfurization sludge ponds that contain coal ash at its coal-fired power stations. In addition, the Company asserts that compliance with the EPA’s Steam Electric Power Generating Effluent Guidelines is also a driver of certain of the Environmental Projects. The Company seeks recovery of three general categories of costs: (i) actual costs associated with closure of existing assets (such as a coal ash pond) at the Power Stations; (ii) actual and projected costs associated with newly constructed assets necessary to allow the Power Stations to continue to operate in compliance with environmental laws and regulations; and (iii) actual and projected costs associated with Asset Retirement Obligations for the newly constructed assets. In this proceeding, Dominion asks the Commission to approve Rider E for the rate year beginning November 1, 2019, and ending October 31, 2020 (“2019 Rate Year”). The Company states that the three components of the revenue requirement are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor, the Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (“AFUDC”) Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company requests a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $94,612,000, an AFUDC Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $19,038,000, and an Actual Cost True Up Factor revenue requirement of $0. Thus, the Company proposes a total revenue requirement of $113,650,000 for service rendered during the 2019 Rate Year. The Company indicates that included in this revenue requirement is the amortization over the 2019 Rate Year of certain deferred costs (including financing costs) (“Deferral Balance”) incurred prior to the beginning of the 2019 Rate Year. The Company states that the 2019 Rate Year revenue requirement assuming a three-year or five-year amortization of the Deferral Balance would be $62,628,000 and $52,424,000, respectively. For purposes of calculating the revenue requirement in this case, Dominion states that it utilized a rate of return on common equity of 9.2%, which was approved by the Commission in its Final Order in Case No. PUR-2017-00038. Dominion proposes that Rider E be effective for usage on and after November 1, 2019. If the proposed Rider E for the 2019 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its proposed Rider E on November 1, 2019, would increase the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $2.15. The Company states that, alternatively, the lower revenue requirements assuming a three-year or five-year amortization of the Deferral Balance would result in a monthly bill increase for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month of approximately $1.18 or $0.99, respectively. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Petition and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on June 11, 2019, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and evidence related to the Petition from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission’s Bailiff. The public version of the Company’s Petition, as well as the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa S. Booth, Esquire, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Copies of the public version of the Petition and other documents filed in this case also are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On or before June 4, 2019, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Petition shall file written comments on the Petition with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before June 4, 2019, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00195. On or before March 12, 2019, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR2018-00195. On or before April 23, 2019, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of such testimony and exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00195. All documents filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
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Remembering Dr. King and “The Other America” By Charlene Crowell Once again on the third Monday in January, much of the nation will mark the anniversary of the death of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countless programs and events will no doubt recall several of his famous speeches from the 1963 March on Washington’s “I Have A Dream to his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” delivered in Memphis during the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike. In a life of only 39 years, Dr. King captured global attention in his valiant, nonviolent fight for the values of freedom, justice and equality. Preaching and fighting for long overdue citizenship rights first promised to all in the Declaration of Independence, he championed economic justice – especially for blacks to have safe, decent, and affordable housing. He also called for full participation in the economy, and an end to financial exploitation. Now 51 years since his assassination, his words still strike a resonant chord. His words — written as prose but markedly poetic — remain as timely as they are timeless. Entitled, “The Other America” Dr. King began by recapping the The LEGACY NEWSPAPER Vol. 5 No. 3 Mailing Address 409 E. Main Street 4 Office Address 105 1/2 E. Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219 Call 804-644-1550 Online www.legacynewspaper.com
nation’s bounty and beauty, noting how “America is overflowing with the milk of prosperity and the honey of opportunity”, and how “millions of young people grow up in the sunlight of opportunity”. For his audience, those comments almost certainly reflected the lifestyles of the students attending one of the nation’s elite educational institutions. In his inimitable Baptist cadence, Dr. King then went on to speak of the “Other America” that was equally real but far removed from the commonplace privilege associated with Stanford. In 2019 the two Americas Dr. King wrote about still remain. A nation once lauded for its enviable and expanding middle class has evolved into a nation of people who are either growing wealthy or growing poor. In this unfortunate process, the nation’s envied middle class is vanishing. Historically, homeownership has been a reliable measure of the nation’s middle class. Late last year it stood at 64.4 according to the Census Bureau. Yet when race and ethnicity are added who owns a home today discloses a far different picture. White homeownership was higher than the national average at 73.1 percent. But blacks still-suffering from The LEGACY welcomes all signed letters and all respectful opinions. Letter writers and columnists opinions are their own and endorsements of their views by The LEGACY should be inferred. The LEGACY assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. Annual Subscription Rates Virginia - $50 U.S. states - $75 Outside U.S.- $100 The Virginia Legacy © 2016
the financial losses from the now decade-old foreclosure crisis had a homeownership rate of 41.7 percent, lower than its pre-housing crisis rate of 47.7 percent. Today’s black homeownership resembles the same levels experienced at the time of the 1968 Fair Housing Act’s passage. Latino homeownership today is higher than that of blacks at 46.3 percent; but still lower than its earlier pre-crisis rate of 47.7. Housing also remains troubled for renters as well. According to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, the nation lacks more than 7 million affordable rental homes that affect 43.8 million families. Moreover, 11 million families pay more than half of their income on housing and are considered severely-cost burdened. As of Jan. 3, over 1,100 HUD contracts with landlords for its Section 8 rental voucher program expired. By February, another 1,000 more contracts are expected to expire. At press time, the stalemated federal government shutdown continued, leaving millions of people uncertain about their lives, or livelihoods or both. While landlords and HUD figure out the paperwork, 1.2 million families relying on this vital rental support
program remain at risk. Also caught in partisan bickering of a federal government shutdown are men and women – the military and civil servants – whose service to the country is deemed so essential that they must continue to work without knowing when another paycheck will arrive. Another 800,000 furloughed federal workers may be at home; but like others affected by the shutdown, they too still need to pay their rent or mortgage, honor their financial obligations and take care of children as best they can. When times are tough financially, a range of predatory lenders seize opportunities to tempt those who are hard-pressed for cash with interest rates on loans that would make a bookie blush. When a loan of only a few hundred dollars comes with interest payments that double or triple the cash borrowed, predatory lenders are ready to exploit those with few or no financial options. Those who are unpaid or underemployed – those who are working but failing to earn a salary comparable to their education and training, student loan repayments can take a financial backseat to housing, utilities, or other daily living needs.
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Democratic Socialists I agree with "The New York Times" when they warn Nancy Pelosi not to give too much power to the newlyelected House Democrats who call themselves "Democratic Socialists." They will be a minority of the Democrats in the House of Representatives. I don't enjoy being unkind or insulting toward anyone, even the Republicans in the Congress, a sizeable minority of whom are really scary "Survival-of-the-Fittest" Social Darwinists whose goal and dream it is to cut and then eventually abolish Social Security and all of the other safety-net programs, but, to me, you have to be a total and complete moron and idiot to call yourself a "Democratic Socialist", and that includes Bernie Sanders who I like and agree with 90% of the time. Why invite conservative-Republicans to call you a "pinko-commieradical socialist?" First of all, they are not true socialists because they do not advocate abolishing our capitalist economic system.
Second of all, if you believe that anyone can be elected President of the United States who calls herself/himself a "Socialist," then you must live in DreamLand and must have drunk the Kool-Aid. Third of all, where I DO agree with them is in their belief that our federal government should do more and spend more than it does now to help the poor, the near-poor, the lower-middleclass, and the middle-class who are struggling to survive and to pay their bills. They need to INFORM and EDUCATE the public to the fact that almost every single one of our traditional allies (if not all of them) have federal governments that do more and spend more (in proportion to their population sizes) than we do in the USA. And, to paraphrase Al Pacino in the movie "And Justice For All," for us in the USA to be right about this, all of these many other countries all have to be wrong. I don't think so.
Stewart B. Epstein
Student loan debt Canceling student loan debt for thousands of students who were taken advantage of by for-profit colleges is a win for student loan borrowers across the country, but it is disappointing that it took a court order for Secretary DeVos to do the right thing. The Trump Administration has shown time and again that they are more concerned with
protecting for-profit colleges than taking care of students and student loan borrowers. I will continue to fight to protect student borrowers from predatory lenders, forprofit schools and the Trump Administration's negligent policies.
Atty. Gen. Mark Herring
Virginia is thriving It is clear that the Commonwealth is coming into 2019 in a strong position. Our economy is thriving, we are attracting major businesses and job creators like Amazon, and the Medicaid expansion we passed last year will boost state revenues and provide hundreds of thousands of Virginians with access to healthcare. But, as Governor Northam noted, all of these strengths mean that we need to take this opportunity to invest
in critical initiatives, from higher salaries for teachers to more school counselors, from making our tax code fairer for all Virginians to removing barriers to voting. We thank Governor Northam for all of the progress he has made over past year and for his continued leadership.
House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn and Caucus Chair Charniele Herring
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Faith & Religion Byron Cage celebrates 30 years Celebrating 30 years of music ministry, Grammy-nominated, Stellar Award-winning gospel music artist Bryon Cage performed a memorable holiday extravaganza last month. The celebration concert commenced at Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, GA, with appearances from some of gospel music’s most notarized singers. “I just still have a great love for the African-American church and church music,” said Cage. “I want to get all my favorites to come and celebrate with me. And every last person I asked said yes. We just have so many wonderful artists that are going to come and be sharing with me
that night.” Sharing the stage with Cage, Maranda Curtis, Ricky Dillard, Vashawn Mitchell, Jonathan Nelson, Earnest Pugh, Bishop William Murphy, Isaac Caree, Dottie Peoples, Darlene McCoy, and many others. Cage recorded “The Presence of the Lord is Here” in 2002 and is still singing the hit song. He expressed that he’s looking forward to his 30 year anniversary almost retirement from the ministry of music. “I’ve been doing that full time for three decades. I just want to step down now and just do music and do workshops around my book,” said Cage.
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Black children’s book authors who are changing children’s literature Black children’s book authors have paved the way toward a more inclusive literary experience for young readers. Jacqueline Woodson is one of four celebrated Black children’s book authors who have dedicated their lives to providing young children of color an outlet for their unique experiences.
Jacqueline Woodson Jacqueline Woodson is a New York Times Best Selling Author and is also the 2018-19 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. She has written dozens of novels, including children’s literature and books for young adults. Among her many distinctions, she is a fourtime Newbury Honor Winner, a four-time National Book Award finalist, and was named the Young People’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. Her books include “The Other Side”, “Brown Girl Dreaming”, “Each Kindness”, “Feathers”, and “Show Way”. Walter Dean Myers grew up with a deep love of literature, but he quickly noticed the disappointing lack of diversity in children’s books. He was deeply
concerned about how excluding black children from literature might make them feel ‘otherized.’ He has written over 110 books in an attempt to legitimize black identity, and he has also won more awards than any other author for young adults. Some of his most popular children’s books are “We are America: A Tribute from the Heart”, “Looking Like Me”, “Ida B. Wells: Let the Truth Be Told”, and “Where Does the Day Go?” Langston Hughes wrote poetry during the Harlem Renaissance, with his most famous being “Harlem.” Hughes is known most for his colorful and vibrant portrayals of black life in America, dabbling in all sorts of mediums—including poetry, short stories, novels, and
plays. He’s less known for his children’s books, but he wrote plenty for young kids that should be recognized among his other more prolific work. “I Too Am America”, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”, and “The Dream Keeper” should all make their way onto your little one’s bookcase. Kwame Alexander - Through his involvement with LEAP for Ghana—an educational program that builds libraries—Kwame Alexander trains teachers and instills a love of literature in young children. He focuses on writing and education. Start your child’s literary journey with some of his best works like “Indigo Blume and the Garden City” and the “Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band”.
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Dame Dash reveals what Aaliyah thought about R. Kelly
Dame Dash had been silent for nearly two decades about what his late girlfriend Aaliyah really thought about R. Kelly. Following the release of the recent Lifetime docu-series “Surviving R. Kelly,” over the past few days, pop culture has been deluged with a multiplicity of testimonies of the alleged chronic sexual improprieties of superstar singer R. Kelly. But few people know how the late beloved singer Aaliyah, who was portrayed in the film, felt about the singer. Music industry veteran Dame Dash does. Dash had been silent for nearly two decades about what his former girlfriend Aaliyah really thought about R. Kelly. Now we are able to get an inkling based on an interview Dash did with Kenyatta “The Hip Hop Motivator.” Dash, a former business partner with Jay-Z at Roc-a-fella, explained why he never supported Kelly and it’s because Aaliyah was emotionally devastated after she emerged from that relationship. In fact, Dash said it was so hard for Aaliyah that she shut down talking about him. Dame added that much like the female witnesses and
alleged survivors who spoke on “Surviving R. Kelly,” it was hard for Aaliyah to talk, but she did say that Kelly was a “bad dude.” “I watched some of it yesterday, and as a human I was tight. There was a girl and when she was trying to talk about it, she couldn’t,” Dash says during the interview. “And I remember Aaliyah trying to talk about it and she couldn’t. She would just leave it at ‘that dude was a bad man.’ I’ve been tight about this sh*t for years.” Dame said he did not support his then-partner Jay-Z working with R. Kelly on the Best of Both Worlds collaborative tape after learning about Kelly’s child porn sex tape. Dash also took his name off the project under Roc-afella at the time. Dash did, however, use his cut from the Jay-Z and R. Kelly project and poured into Aaliyah’s breast cancer organization.
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How Chance the Rapper gives back to Chicago
Chancellor Bennet (better known as Chance the Rapper) is a Chicago native who has used his success within the music industry to help the city he calls home. The citizens of Chicago have a special place for Chance in their hearts due to all his charitable efforts—they widely regard him as a pillar of support within the community. Even though there’s no way to fully sum up how Chance the Rapper gives back to Chicago, we’ve put together a quick timeline of his good deeds over the years. 2014 • Launched #SaveChicago – an antiviolence campaign that aims to silence violent activity during one of the most statistically violent points of the year. 2015 • The Get Schooled Program raised $100,000. Chance along with other
contributors were able to provide six elementary schools with new technology. • Teamed up with The Empowerment Plan. The partnership launched the Warmest Winter project, which provides self-heating, waterresistant jackets to the homeless. These jackets can also covert into sleeping bags. • Chance started hosting open mic nights as a creative outlet for young artists at the Chicago Cultural Center. 2016 • Led fans to the voting polls after a free concert to encourage Chicago citizens to vote during the November 2016 election. More than 7,000 people joined him. • Teamed up with STATE Bags to donate 30,000 backpacks to children residing in disadvantaged
neighborhoods. • Launched SocialWorks Chicago. This program empowers youth through art, education, and civic engagement. 2017 • Formed a partnership with Lyft that lets riders round up their fare; the extra change goes toward the New Chance: Arts & Literature fund. • Donated $1 million of his own personal earnings toward the Chicago Public School Foundation. At the same time, he called upon businesses and corporations to donate money. He promised that for every $100,000 donated, he’ll add an additional $10,000. Within that month alone Chance’s fundraising efforts brought in $2.2 million. 2018 • Partnered with the Great Wolf Lodge in the suburb of Gurnee to create a summer camp for city kids. The program is called
Kids of the Kingdom and is in the works to become an annual event. • Produced and headlined the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary concert and shed some light on the Special Olympics athletes of Chicago • Announced he will host the first ever Twilight Awards. Twilight Awards will be given to teachers, parents, principals, and students who convey leadership. • Pledges $1 million toward mental health in the city through his new initiative under the SocialWorks foundation My State of Mind. At just 24-years old, Chance has done an impressive amount of work for the city of Chicago. The honest, hard-working musician is an example of how one’s success can be used to create a serious impact within communities around the world.
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Sheltering Arms Institute names Alan J. Lombardo as its CEO Sheltering Arms Hospital and VCU Health System recently announced the appointment of Alan J. Lombardo, FACHE, as chief executive officer of Sheltering Arms Institute – a Joint Venture with VCU Health, effective Feb. 1, 2019. “Alan has an extensive and successful history of executivelevel healthcare leadership. He has steered the Veterans Health Administration through bold initiatives,” said Paul Wesolowski, chief operating officer of VCU Health System. “His impressive capabilities are matched by his enthusiasm and passion for developing Sheltering Arms Institute as one of the top rehabilitation facilities in the nation and the patients it will serve,” added Mary Zweifel, president and CEO of Sheltering Arms. Lombardo currently serves as Interim Medical Center Director and CEO of the Veterans Health Administration in Richmond. Throughout his career, he has held both clinical and leadership positions at Veterans Health Administration facilities across the country. Lombardo earned his bachelor of science in biology from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and his master of science in physical therapy from Shenandoah University. Additionally, Lombardo holds master’s degrees in health care administration and business administration from Army-Baylor University. Construction is well underway on the new rehabilitation facility situated on 25 acres in the West Creek Medical Park off Broad Street Road, just east of the state Route 288 interchange in Goochland County.
The joint venture combines the strengths of both organizations to provide exceptional care for individuals who have survived strokes, spinal cord injuries or brain injuries, as well as those in need of general rehabilitation for various neurological diseases and disorders. Upon embarking on the joint venture, both partners agreed to consolidate several of their locations into one 114-bed hospital. Sheltering
Arms Institute will combine 68 beds from Sheltering Arms’ two inpatient facilities, one on the Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center campus in Hanover County and the other on the Bon Secours St. Francis Medical center campus in Midlothian, and 46 beds from the inpatient facility operated by VCU Health Systems located in downtown Richmond. Decisions are still pending on what will become of the
vacated real estate. All outpatient services for both organizations will operate separately for now and into the foreseeable future. Employees who work at locations that will be closing have the opportunity to be employed by the institute. Mary Zweifel will remain president and CEO of Sheltering Arms Corporation. Sheltering Arms Institute is on schedule to open its doors mid-2020.
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Cyntoia Brown granted clemency
At long last, one of the greatest injustices in recent history has been corrected. The Associated Press reports that Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted clemency last week to a woman serving a life sentence for murder who says she was a victim of sex trafficking. The outgoing Republican governor, whose term ends in just two weeks, chose to show mercy to the now 30-year-old Cyntoia Brown by releasing her Aug. 7. Brown was sentenced to life in prison for killing a man when she was 16. She will remain on parole supervision for 10 years on the condition she does not violate any state or federal laws, as well as holds a job and participates in regular counseling sessions, the AP reported. “Cyntoia Brown committed, by her own admission, a horrific crime at the age of 16. Yet, imposing a life sentence on a
juvenile that would require her to serve at least 51 years before even being eligible for parole consideration is too harsh, especially in light of the extraordinary steps Ms. Brown has taken to rebuild her life,” Haslam said in his statement. Brown’s case has attracted national attention from criminal justice reform advocates, and attention has amped up as Haslam’s second and final term entered its final weeks. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian West and singer Rihanna threw their support behind the fight for her release. The governor’s office was inundated with thousands of phone calls and emails from supporters. “Thank you Governor Haslam,” West tweeted soon after news of the clemency decision broke. Brown was convicted in 2006 of murdering 43-year-old Nashville real estate agent Johnny Allen two years before.
Police said she shot Allen in the back of the head at close range with a loaded gun she brought to rob him after he picked her up at a drive-in in Nashville. However, according to her lawyers, Brown was a victim of sex trafficking who not only feared for her life but also lacked the mental state to be culpable in the slaying because she was impaired by her mother’s alcohol use while she was in the womb. Brown expressed thanks in a statement released Monday by her legal team. “I am thankful for all the support, prayers, and encouragement I have received. We truly serve a God of second chances and new beginnings. The Lord has held my hand this whole time and I would have never made it without him,” Brown said. “Let today be a testament to his saving grace.”
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Efforts underway to make Election Day a federal holiday Representatives A. Donald McEachin and Anna G. Eshoo reintroduced the Election Day Holiday Act, legislation that will make Election Day a federal holiday. The right to vote is fundamental in our democracy, yet U.S. voter turnout is consistently among the lowest of all established democracies around the world. A 2014 study found that among those who didn’t vote, 35 percent did not have time to do so because of work or school. The Election Holiday Act would require that Election Day be treated as a federal holiday, so more Americans have the time they need to vote and participate in our democracy. “People should not be forced to choose between their job or family and exercising their right to vote.” Rep. Eshoo said. “At a time when our democracy needs to be strengthened, and when many states are restricting access to the ballot box, it’s more important than ever for Congress to reaffirm our commitment to the most fundamental aspect of democracy, the right to vote.
Strong voter turnout is essential to a health democracy, and this legislation ensures more voices are heard in the political process.” “I am proud to introduce the Election Day Holiday Act again this Congress with Congresswoman Eshoo to require that our country treats Election Day as a holiday. We must do all we can to remove barriers to the ballot box. I fought for voters’ rights by introducing similar legislation during my time as a member of Virginia’s General Assembly," said McEachin. “The right to vote is sacred and should be protected. Our democracy depends on this fundamental principle.” Reps. Eshoo and McEachin first introduced the Election Day Holiday Act in the 115th Congress with 30 cosponsors. The Election Day Holiday Act is also included in H.R. 1, the For the People Act, the sweeping democracy reform and anticorruption package introduced by House Democrats in week one of the 116th Congress to restore our democracy and return political power to the American people.
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January 19 I See Me! A Reflective Look at Black Dolls Black dolls have been around forever, since mothers or fathers crafted them out of whatever they had available. Original black dolls may have been made with stuffed fabric or sticks and colored with dye or mud, but from the beginning they were a proud reflection of black people. Those dolls and others through the years were created as a way to embrace our cultural heritage and instill a sense of dignity. They tell a story, then and now. The 100 dolls currently on display are just a portion of the dolls collected by sisters Grace E. DeLoatch (deceased) and Dr. Vasti DeLoach. Open thru March 2
Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. HCPS Fairfield Meeting Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a constituent meeting Wednesday, Jan. 23 to discuss Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) and its programs. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Thornton also will present certificates to members of the Fairfield Citizen Task Force, which advises him on district issues. For information, call (804) 501-4208.
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Jan. 19, 6 p.m. Black History Musuem The Art of Freedom
Thirty-six Virginia artists communicate their message of freedom through various mediums including sculpture, acrylics, pastels, photography, fabrics, jewelry, pottery, and mixed media. This exhibition offers original perspectives, intellectual stimulation, and personal enjoyment and takes place at the museum located at 122 West Leigh St. in Richmond.
*********************************************** There are many ways to convey the meaning of freedom. This exhibition explores freedom through the eyes of Virginia-born and Virginia-based artists. And as you will see, these works of art evoke sentiments of joy, sadness, hope, anticipation, and much more. We believe "The Art of Freedom" offers original perspectives, intellectual stimulation, and personal enjoyment. The artists communicate their message of freedom through various mediums including sculpture, acrylics, pastels, photographs, fabrics, jewelry, and pottery. We invite visitors to capture their thoughts and feelings by recording them in notebooks available in the galleries, then come back to engage in community conversations with the artists to be held during the four month exhibition.
January 23, 24 & 25 MLK Celebration
Virginia Commonwealth University’s sixth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week begins Jan. 20. A weeklong series of events — including keynote remarks from Rep. Donald McEachin, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras and Christy Coleman, CEO of The American Civil War Museum — will offer the university and Richmond community an opportunity to honor the iconic civil rights leader. The keynote speeches by McEachin, Kamras and Coleman — to be held Jan. 23-25 at various locations on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus — will discuss King’s legacy and ongoing community efforts in the areas of social justice, public education and fair housing. Christy Coleman Jan. 23, 4 p.m., Cabell Library, Lecture Hall Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Jason Kamras Jan. 24, 2 p.m., Cabell Library, Lecture Hall Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Rep. Donald McEachin Jan. 25, 1 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.), Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St. VCU and community educational programs throughout MLK Week — including a day of service Jan. 21 — will commemorate King’s leadership, spirit of service and dedication to nonviolence and justice.
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• Sealing duct work. Make sure that all duct work is sealed at joints and intersections with duct sealer or silicone caulk. Ducts can be sealed using foil-backed tape or silicon caulking. • Changing your furnace filters monthly. This is the number one reason for furnace breakdowns. Inspect heating and cooling equipment annually, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Have a professional check and clean furnaces once a year. • Weather-stripping doors, windows and attic entryways. Inspect windows and doors for air leaks. If you can see daylight around a door or window frame, then the door or window needs sealing. Air leaks can be sealed with caulking or weatherstripping. Insulate attic entryways. Dominion Energy offers a number of different options for customers who are experiencing high winter bills. Customers can make arrangements through their online account at www. dominionenergy.com or call 866-3664357. Some accommodations include: • Budget billing: a convenient option to avoid seasonal fluctuations in bills. The amount you pay on your
electric bill will be the same every month, making budgeting easier. • Flexible payment plans: help spread payments out and make them more manageable. • Some customers may qualify for additional programs, including governmental assistance through Virginia 2-1-1 or the Virginia Department of Social Services. EnergyShare is an energy assistance program available to qualified customers facing financial hardship. The program provides bill pay assistance and free weatherization and energy-saving upgrades to low-income and elderly residents, as well as individuals with disabilities and military veterans facing financial challenges. EnergyShare has provided energy assistance to more than 825,000 families and individuals since 1982. The GTSA expanded EnergyShare with a $130 million commitment through 2028 to help more Virginians. These additional resources have broadened EnergyShare's reach, including the launch of the “100 Homes for 100 Veterans” initiative. A special program helps low-income
and elderly customers reduce their energy usage and save money. Energy experts will do a home visit and pinpoint ways to save energy. In addition to providing a customized assessment, they may also install selected energysaving products. To learn more about the Income and Age-Qualifying Home Improvement program, click here. More energy-efficiency programs are expected later this year. Dominion Energy has submitted 11 programs for approval, which would bring total proposed energy efficiency spending to more than $260 million. The GTSA requires Dominion Energy to propose at least $870 million in energy efficiency programs in the next ten years. Dominion Energy takes pride in its record of low, stable rates. As of Jan. 1, 2019, the typical residential customer’s bill is 8.2 percent lower than the statewide average, 20.1 percent below the national average, and 23.1 percent below the East Coast average. To apply for assistance, customers can call 2-1-1 any time of day for a referral to their local EnergyShare agency. For program and eligibility details, visit https://www. dominionenergy.com/energyshare.
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