Julius Ayo

Mar 10, 2024 | whro.org | Julius Ayo

When Dr. Seuss wrote his book The Lorax, a story about a creature who works to save trees from the destruction of a businessman known as the Once-ler, he probably didn’t think it would come up during the Virginia General Assembly. But it did, with Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, moving to pass a bill dealing with tree conservation and replacement “on behalf of the Lorax” earlier this year. This story was reported and written by our media partner The Virginia Mercury That legislation, from Del.

Jan 23, 2024 | whro.org | Julius Ayo

House Bill 187, sponsored by Clark in the House and Senate Bill 104, sponsored by Sen. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth, proposes that the state should provide compensation to public school teachers and non-instructional support staff at a rate equal to or higher than the national average. Here’s part of Del. Clark's conversation with Barry Graham: This interview was edited for clarity and length.