Dec. 11, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, today issued the following statement on President Trump’s executive order targeting state regulations on artificial intelligence:
“President Trump’s AI order is an attempt to kill responsible safety reforms passed by states, which would create a lawless Wild West environment for AI companies that puts Americans at risk. This is a terrible idea.
Arlington, Va. – The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission will be asked to approve the annual NVTC “Report on the Condition and Performance of WMATA” and adopt the 2026 Legislative Agenda, two key publications laying the groundwork for the continued push for long-term transit funding, at its monthly meeting this Thursday.
NVTC’s Support for Long-Term Funding for Metro
Richmond, VA – Attorney General–Elect Jay Jones today announced that he has filed a motion with the Virginia Court of Appeals seeking an extension of the Commonwealth’s deadline to file a notice of appeal in Wilson v. Hanley. The request comes in response to the outgoing Attorney General’s failure to file an appeal to defend Virginia’s background check law after a Lynchburg Circuit Court judge struck it down, which effectively eliminated the Commonwealth’s background check requirement on private firearm sales.
Under Virginia law, the Commonwealth must file a notice of appeal within 30 days unless the Court of Appeals grants an extension. Without swift action, the right to appeal and the Commonwealth’s ability to defend the constitutionality of its own laws would expire today, Dec. 1, 2025. Despite defending the law in the trial court, Attorney General Jason Miyares has taken no action to protect the Commonwealth’s appeal rights and has not responded to multiple inquiries from Attorney General–Elect Jones’s office.
RICHMOND — As snow makes its way across Virginia early this week, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) wants drivers to keep their guards up for slick roads and to check road conditions before doing any driving, especially during the Tuesday morning commute.
Forecasts indicate that a wintery mix of rain, snow and freezing rain is expected to begin Monday night in the southwest part of Virginia and spread across the commonwealth into Tuesday morning. As rain changes to freezing rain through Tuesday morning, drivers should prepare for slower commutes and plan to leave early or delay travel and take it slow.
Talking about periods doesn’t have to be awkward! Alexandria’s Teen Wellness Center and Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop are teaming up to host “Period Products 101: What’s Available and How to Use Them”—an interactive workshop designed to educate and empower.
Join us this Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311) for an open, honest conversation about periods and the wide range of products available to manage them—from pads and tampons to menstrual cups and more.
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partner public safety agencies across Virginia organized a memorial procession for fallen Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 20.
The procession started shortly after 12 p.m. at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia’s Western District Office in Roanoke. The route continued through Peters Creek Road, Interstate 581 North/US Route 220 North, Interstate 81 South, Interstate 77 South, and Route 58 West to the destination. The route ended at a funeral home in Independence.
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is thankful for people who buckle up, drive sober and put the phone down while behind the wheel so everyone can arrive safely to their destinations and enjoy a Thanksgiving Day feast.
VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26 until noon on Monday, Dec. 1.
Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Ryan Zinke (R-MT) today introduced the Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act to make permanent the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Wildlife Crossings Program and authorize funding through 2031. The Wildlife Crossings Program is a competitive grant program established under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to address the concerning rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions by supporting wildlife crossing projects that reduce these roadway collisions, protect migration corridors, and improve species habitat connectivity.
“Every year, more than 1 million wildlife–vehicle collisions are reported across the United States, resulting in human and wildlife fatalities and costing billions of dollars in damages. We know there are proven solutions – such as culverts, bridges and tunnels that allow animals to migrate safely – to reduce these incidents and save lives,” said Rep. Beyer. “Our bill would invest in these solutions by reauthorizing the Wildlife Crossings Program and allowing it to continue funding wildlife-friendly transportation infrastructure that saves lives, lowers costs, and improves road safety for drivers and wildlife alike.”
The NAACP Virginia State Conference Economic Justice Committee will host Jingle Black Business All the Way: A Holiday Virtual Marketplace to spotlight and support Black-owned businesses across the Commonwealth and the nation.
The event will feature Black Curators of online shopping sites, live showcases from Virginia-based and National entrepreneurs and makers. We will spotlight the Virginia Black Business Directory, Shop the Hood, and similar platforms that make it easy to shop, spend, and invest in Black entrepreneurship nationwide. Individuals can Register NOW!
Today (Monday), the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) boards jointly endorsed recommendations from the DMVMoves Task Force and called on regional leaders to advance funding solutions to support Metro’s long-term modernization and strengthen coordination among the region’s 14 transit operators, including Metro, MARC, VRE, and local bus systems.
The recommendations outline a unified regional vision for a modern, seamless, and world-class transit network that supports economic growth, efficiency, and safe, reliable access across the National Capital Region. A key proposal includes $460 million in new annual capital funding for Metro, beginning in Fiscal Year 2028. This investment would allow Metro to reinvest in and modernize its bus and rail system.
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 12—The Potomac River is in the midst of a remarkable comeback and is entering a decisive decade in its restoration. The new 2025 Potomac River Report Card by Potomac Conservancy confirms outdoor recreation in the Potomac River region has surged 10% since 2020, and major infrastructure improvements are addressing urban pollution. But the river’s future is now in question as rising threats to water quality threaten to reverse decades of progress, preventing the Potomac’s return to being a fully fishable and swimmable river.
After decades of hard-fought recovery, the health of “the nation’s river” remains at a “B” on its 2025 report card from the non-profit Potomac Conservancy, with much of the blame falling on rapid forest loss and polluted runoff from sprawl.
