Former Virginia House speaker eyes gubernatorial run

By The Associated Press
August 3, 2020 | 5:11 PM

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The former GOP speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates is eyeing a run for governor next year.

Del. Kirk Cox said in a statement Monday that he is “seriously looking” at running for the Republican nomination in 2021.

Cox said he hadn’t previously considered running for a statewide office but added that the Democrats’ “vacuum of leadership” in recent months has led him to reconsider.

Firebrand conservative state Sen. Amanda Chase has announced she’s running for governor. Northern Virginia businessman Pete Snyder may also run.

Cox said he won’t make a formal decision until later.

Prince William County unveils new 311 signage to curb panhandling, promote community resources

Sébastien Kraft, Inside Nova
August 21, 2026 | 3:17 PM

The next phase in Prince William County's ongoing Community Panhandling Response Initiative will involve extensive public awareness signage upgrades designed to direct individuals in need to community resources. The initiative's rollout will begin "at selected intersections where panhandling has been identified," an Aug. 5 county news release said. The effort will further integrate local 311 program staff, with residents encouraged to call the number upon encountering panhandlers. One of the informational posters for Prince William County's campaign to reduce panhandling.

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