Miss Community Clovia and Miss Grassroots Sandra Antoine both say “don’t allow legislators to make decisions over your family and community without your input.” Press play The 2017 Session of the Virginia General Assembly is underway. Senators and Delegates will represent you so check in on them by taking an active role in the legislative process. […]
Today is Election Day for voters in the 71st House District. The special election is being held to replace Jennifer McClellan who was elected to the state Senate in the last month’s special election. On the ballot are Democrat Jeff M. Bourne, Libertarian John W. Barclay and Independent Regie D. Ford. Check your voter status […]
One week ago today, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order putting a ban on immigrants traveling from seven majority muslim countries to the United States of America. This executive order bans immigrants with citizenship in the U.S. Source: CLOVIA LAWRENCE / CLOVIA LAWRENCE Virginia has joined the Aziz vs Trump lawsuit. I asked […]
President Donald J. Trump is not a happy camper at this hour. Today, Judge James Robart of the Federal District Court, Seattle temporarily blocks the executive order on Immigration and Border Security. The State Department made the announcement hours ago that will halt the cancellation of close to 60,000 visas revoked since the signing of […]
How did we get here? I often ask myself that. Through my accomplishments and disappointments the conclusion has been words. I believe that words are so powerful that when you plant them they can either grow or slow your world. On life’s journey today, choose your words wisely and proceed with caution~ Clo-ism
Today is the deadline to sign up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Individuals have until midnight tonight. Those who do so by today will have health insurance through the end of the year and will avoid a tax penalty of $695 for being uninsured. The end of open enrollment comes amid efforts by […]
The Virginia General Assembly 2017 session is in full swing. Hundreds of bills will be introduced, amended, passed or killed this year by lawmakers in the House of Delegates and Senate. Let’s help them make the rights choices over our lifestyle from housing, education, healthcare, to criminal justice reform. You have the right to voice […]
Miss Community Clovia and Miss Grassroots Sandra Antoine both say “don’t allow legislators to make decisions over your family and community without your input.” Press play The 2017 Session of the Virginia General Assembly is underway. Senators and Delegates will represent you so check in on them by taking an active role in the legislative process. […]
Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan (District-09) keeps an “Eye on the G-A” with Miss Community Clovia about Remaining At Place of Riot or Unlawful Assembly After Warning To Disperse; penalty. Clovia features a segment called “Keeping An Eye on the G-A” for citizens who can’t make it to the Virginia General Assembly sessions often. The segment […]
Happy Founder’s Day to the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, 104 years of service to the community. Delta Sigma Theta, is a non-profit greek-letter organization that was founded by college-educated women to perform public service, bring awareness to government policy with an emphasis on the African American community. Delta Sigma Theta, was founded on […]
On Wednesday, January 11, legislators from around the Commonwealth of Virginia will head to Richmond for the 2017 session of the General Assembly. Senators and Delegates will represent you so check in on them by taking an active role in the legislative process. Some frequently asked questions “Who is my legislator?” “What bills are being introduced?” Could […]
The Winter Storm of 2017 has arrived and accumulations of up to nine inches expected.