Sarah Roderick-Fitch

(The Center Square) – An executive order has been issued to empower and support Virginia parents seeking to protect children from “addictive social media,” which advocates say is a factor in the youth mental health crisis.

(The Center Square) – A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced bicameral legislation to help reduce the “prevalence and severity” of prescription drug shortages.

(The Center Square) – Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to support the nation's response stemming from financial threats by the Chinese Communist Party.

(The Center Square) – The Virginia Department of Education will receive over $50 million “to accelerate K-12 student success” targeting critical students.

(The Center Square) – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced an additional budget investment of $290 million to further school construction and modernization.

8:33 AM on Friday, December 13 Sarah Roderick-Fitch

(The Center Square) – Law enforcement officials in Virginia have reported “suspicious” drone sightings appearing over counties containing sensitive military bases and national security facilities.

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(The Center Square) – Mayor Eric Adams signed several pieces of legislation as part of his “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal, which aims to build new housing and address infrastructure needs, including sewers and flood prevention.