Virginia House District 71 candidate Jessica Anderson wrote that Virginia’s off-year election is critical for the state’s economy and future. She stated federal funds for Virginia broadband in Southside/Southwest and sea level rise at Jamestown were halted or canceled. She criticized Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares for inaction compared to other states’ attorneys general. She noted the US House passed a budget potentially impacting federal programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP. She urged residents to vote in state elections this November.
James City County resident Suzanne Tingley wrote praising the Peace Corps based on her past service in Paraguay. She described her experience and the program’s benefits. She expressed concern that the current national administration is targeting various federal programs, suggesting the Peace Corps could be next.
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