
Virginia Health Benefit Exchange preps for open enrollment period
The Virginia Health Benefit Exchange continues preparations for the Nov. 1 open enrollment period for 2021 health plans.

The Virginia Health Benefit Exchange continues preparations for the Nov. 1 open enrollment period for 2021 health plans.

With just a few more days until Virginia’s Oct. 13 voter registration deadline, Gov. Ralph Northam is urging Virginians to check their registration status and make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election.

Albemarle County staff will be stationed around the county on Friday to hand out community outreach kits that include face coverings and helpful information about voting, fire prevention, Halloween safety, financial assistance and climate action.

Virginians can check or update their registration name or address, or apply to register for the first time at the Department of Elections’ online Citizen Portal at www.elections.virginia.gov/voterInfo.

Like many Americans, I have been observing Trump’s rise to power with some perplexity, often asking myself how and why a man of his character became the President of the United States.

Virginia is allocating $30 million in funding from the CARES Act to improve broadband access in underserved localities.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is highlighting the need for accountability and transparency standards on social media ahead of the November election.

State Sen. Mark D. Obenshain (R-Rockingham) submitted a formal comment in opposition to an amendment proposed by the State Board of Elections to allow absentee ballots counted with missing or ineligible postmarks.

Voters concerned with agricultural issues can mark their ballots confidently this election season, thanks to comprehensive surveys completed by presidential candidates and many of Virginia’s congressional contenders.

Six ACC teams are ranked in the second United Soccer Coaches Poll, which is the most of any conference, highlighted by each of the top three teams for the second consecutive week.
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