Advance Morning News
It's Monday, February 24, 2025. Today, the Advance unveils its scorecard of local legislators in Richmond,
BLACK HISTORY MONTH QUOTE
“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.”
— Rep. John Lewis
How Effective Are Your Legislators?
By Martin Davis
The 2025 Virginia General Assembly is adjourned. Which of our area’s 8 legislators had the most success moving bills through the General Assembly? The least success? What laws did they advance?
The Advance has compiled a scorecard that tracks our legislators’ records this past session. Find out how your representative and senator did.
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Tom Hanks: Three lesser-known films
By Alan Herrmann
Think you know Hollywood's leading, Leading Man? There's more to the actor and director than Box Office smashes.
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