***Click here for downloadable photos*** Henrico, V.A. – Today, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger announced the first, second, and third place winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition. First place winner Mikaila Pegram is a Chesterfield County resident and student at Manchester High School. Her mixed-media work entitled “The Golden Goddess” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol fo... Read more »
***Click Here for a Photo and Click Here for Video From the Event*** HENRICO, V.A. – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) held a virtual conversation with Central Virginia faith leaders, advocates, and community leaders to discuss recent actions taken in the U.S. House to address issues of racism, equity, and police reform. During a Zoom event... Read more »
HENRICO, V.A. – In response to concerns that free clinics do not have access to sufficient support from Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) today urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to rapidly distribute funding to these clinics and improve access to high-quality treatm... Read more »
HENRICO, V.A. – U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Peter King (R-NY-02) have led the introduction of bipartisan legislation to make sure the memory of those lost as result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks will be honored for generations to come. In the days following September 11, 2001, a Henrico County, Virginia restaurant owner named Richard Melito sketched a render... Read more »
HENRICO, V.A. – As restrictions begin to lift and small businesses across Central Virginia face difficult decisions about how best to reopen their doors, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for all 10 counties in Virginia’s Seventh District. Central Virginians are enco... Read more »
NBC12, A.J. NWOKO What was supposed to be a routine trip to India turned into a nightmare for Paul Kochar. Kochar leaves the states for a month every year to attend a meditation retreat. Getting there was no problem, but getting back home during the COVID-19 pandemic proved near impossible. “It’s a pretty large gathering that we attend, it’s a meditation retreat,” Kochar said. “The retreat got can... Read more »
AUGUSTA FREE PRESS Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., held a virtual conversation with ChamberRVA President and CEO Brian Anderson last week to discuss the best practices, tools, and support that are available to Central Virginia small business owners as they work to instill consumer confidence and reopen responsibly. As Gov. Ralph Northam’s phased reopening plan progresses, many local small business... Read more »
NEXSTAR, BASIL JOHN While the Paycheck Protection Program has helped thousands of businesses stay afloat, Pennsylvania Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson says some farmers are still sinking. “These farm families weren’t eligible to benefit from the tremendous support from the Paycheck Protection Program,” Thompson said. Low sales and a difficult planting season contributed to these struggles. Thompson has i... Read more »
***Click Here for a Recording of the Conversation*** HENRICO, V.A. – Last week, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger held a virtual conversation with ChamberRVA President and CEO Brian Anderson to discuss the best practices, tools, and support that are available to Central Virginia small business owners as they work to instill consumer confidence and reopen responsibly. As Governor Northam’s pha... Read more »
***Click Here for Photos of Honorees*** HENRICO, V.A. – Today, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger recognized the second round of outstanding nominees to her “VA-07 Heroes” program, an initiative designed to highlight and celebrate the exceptional work of Central Virginians who have gone above and beyond to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. This round of honorees includes a Chesterfield... Read more »
