The Progress-Index

3 days ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

Rep. Jennifer McClellan held a town hall meeting at Virginia State University, addressing constituent concerns about the Trump administration and other political issues. McClellan expressed concern about the state of American democracy but emphasized the importance of public engagement and pressure on elected officials. She discussed various topics including the potential impact of budget cuts, housing affordability, international relations, veterans' benefits and term limits.

4 days ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

Petersburg City Council voted to end agreements with the Virginia Development Consortium for the Sycamore Grove project, citing unmet deadlines and infrastructure problems. The future of the project, intended to address Petersburg's "food desert," is uncertain, with city officials declining further comment. The Virginia Development Consortium expressed disappointment, emphasizing the project's potential benefits for the community. Gov.

6 days ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

A 19-year-old Chesterfield County man died in a single-vehicle crash on Route 288. The driver, David William Stanley, was ejected from his pickup truck after hitting an embankment. The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. on May 30 near the Chester Road exit. Police say Stanley was not wearing a seatbelt. A Chesterfield County man was killed in a late-night crash May 30 on state Route 288, state police said.

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

The Department of Homeland Security listed Dinwiddie County, Virginia as a "sanctuary jurisdiction" obstructing immigration enforcement. Dinwiddie County officials deny being a sanctuary jurisdiction and express confusion over the designation. DHS claims these jurisdictions endanger communities by protecting criminals, while Dinwiddie County says they respect law enforcement. DHS plans to formally notify listed jurisdictions and demands policy revisions.

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed two bills into law banning cellphone use in public schools during school hours. Hopewell, Virginia was the first public school system to implement a similar ban and saw improved discipline and academic achievement. The ban aims to reduce distractions, cyberbullying, and mental health issues related to cellphone overuse among students. The new law requires phones to be turned off and stored securely during the school day.