https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/h1wnj2x08oi2zm96tzq6cplehqqqrs monthly 0.5 2026-03-19 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/xdkmu54gkk7vfnmjxi57d787g3ptrz monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/q47hs257n9nsuheze2bxfcp9uif7gs monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/g7y0qesxw11uqrm445uimqow8cq16b monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/ivxpcttawzw9cgdwntbrpnukyx818o monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/2v36hl784x77z2e1ussbzm9s1mc5wq monthly 0.5 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/241d98fd-86dc-47e0-b331-88eaf5e6c259/REV+-+2026+Town+Halls+List+%286%29.png News - 2026 Legislative Survey + Town Halls - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/2025-spring-newsletter monthly 0.5 2025-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/7e70dda0-56b2-4d85-8f98-861b185f3fce/unnamed+%2827%29.png News - 2025 Spring Newsletter + Upcoming Town HAll - I know keeping up with the rapid flow of changes coming from the federal government and how we are responding as a state is a lot. I invite you to join me at an upcoming town hall meeting to discuss this and much more together–in person. Register here to attend and let me know your questions in advance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/8e0d2804-1ac1-4f31-827b-193014fefb06/unnamed+%2828%29.png News - 2025 Spring Newsletter + Upcoming Town HAll - In addition to the above mentioned actions following the adjournment of the 2025 General Assembly Session we returned to the capitol for the Reconvened Session to consider the Governor’s actions. Those actions ranged from the amendments to bills, the budget, and bills that were vetoed. Following our actions during that session the Governor was given an additional 30-days to take any final action. On May 2, he did just that on the budget and the remaining bills before him. I am proud to report that from our last update we can now say that we have fully passed 13 bills and received only one veto. While I was saddened to see the Governor veto our legislation requiring data collection on new private well permits, we will continue to prioritize well issues plaguing our communities in the future. In my next update I will break down each bill we’ve officially passed, and other notable legislative actions that will go into effect July 1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/5f273ad9-f73f-443e-b711-36bbc0fb064f/unnamed+%2829%29.png News - 2025 Spring Newsletter + Upcoming Town HAll - Every year Virginia has an election and this year the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and House of Delegates are on the ballot. Before the November election there will be a June Primary, and early voting is underway until June 14! To get registered to vote, find your polling places and see the candidates on your ballot, visit iwillvote.com or www.elections.virginia.gov. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/b5f53cd2-2e7e-45f7-af20-01260cd5edc7/unnamed+%2830%29.png News - 2025 Spring Newsletter + Upcoming Town HAll - The work of the legislative session doesn’t happen without an incredible team and this session our office was staffed by dedicated hardworking young leaders. With all legislative action officially at an end, our fellows, interns and admin members of the team will wrap-up their positions/academic year at their respective colleges or transition to their next opportunity. If you contacted our office, emailed a position on legislation or visited the capitol, you likely had the benefit of interacting with them. Please join me in wishing Cameran, Wesley, Madison, Christopher, Jasmine, Brandy and Joseph all the best in their future! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/e33e31bf-192f-47a8-bd3d-ef8c9216af2a/unnamed+%2831%29.png News - 2025 Spring Newsletter + Upcoming Town HAll - Further, this session I had the opportunity to recommend a middle school student from district applicants to serve as a page. Hannah from Prince George was both an amazing representative of our community and was well respected among her peers. Her mock legislation SB14 regarding IEP (Individualized Education Program) violations passed successfully and she was elected floor leader! I thank Hannah for her service to the Virginia Senate for 45-days and wish her all the best with the remainder of her school year. The best part about the end of the General Assembly Session is getting back into the district and visiting my communities. The spring has already allowed me to tour places like St. Joseph’s Villa to learn more about the incredible work they do, provide legislative updates at community meetings and attend my local churches for worship service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/640c092c-20d0-4921-bd9f-879ef291a7ba/unnamed+%2832%29.png News - 2025 Spring Newsletter + Upcoming Town HAll - In the interim months Jameson Babb and Dani Girardi remain available to support your request to our office. As always, please reach out to my office directly by phone at 804-452-7076, via email at senatoraird@senate.virginia.gov and of course for additional resources, you may also visit my website at www.lashrecseaird.com. As always it is my great honor to represent you! https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/2025-general-assembly-session-the-crossover-report monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/0407cb43-261e-4443-9891-f32659ff40c7/unnamed+%2822%29.png News - 2025 General Assembly Session: The Crossover Report We began the 2025 legislative session with 20 bills and two study resolutions. As of the crossover point, we are sending 13 bills and our two study resolutions to the House of Delegates for final action. Most notable are the following: (SB1267) allowing for civil penalties for property owners failing to adhere to zoning codes for multifamily residences; (SB1221) aiming to prevent the number of vulnerable individuals from being evicted from public housing authorities; (SB1230) ensuring our schools have the ability to keep more quality long-term substitutes in classrooms when needed to prevent new substitutes being replaced every 90 days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/15cfcd66-b7d4-4ac9-8289-31c2578d172a/unnamed+%2823%29.png News - 2025 General Assembly Session: The Crossover Report Also now under consideration in the House of Delegates is (SB1383) relating to the sanctioning of nursing homes. From 2018 to 2024 complaints increased by 59%, in 2024 alone the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) received 939 nursing home complaints. Our legislation not only stands to improve the quality of care being offered, but it also empowers the VA Health Commissioner to prevent problems discovered from escalating to serious conditions. I had an opportunity to discuss this critical legislation with WTVR Channel 6 news as part of their ongoing coverage of nursing home concerns. Take a look at the story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/d4be6584-0879-4ea4-9010-bc8b427030c6/unnamed+%2824%29.png News - 2025 General Assembly Session: The Crossover Report In addition to the abovementioned proposals, also included in the Senate’s budget is $222.9 million to lift the cap for school support staff funding 27.89 positions per 1,000 students. For 16 years this has been a public school priority and we have been incrementally carrying legislation chipping away at this cap for years. This year our legislation (SB1236) while not acted on in committee was ultimately incorporated into the budget. We were proud to join the Fund Our Schools Coalition and legislative partners in celebrating this milestone moment! Additional coverage on this proposal was featured on WRIC Channel 8 and can be viewed here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/45faae8d-8ed7-44e7-a4d7-a9394ada0d95/unnamed+%2825%29.png News - 2025 General Assembly Session: The Crossover Report Without question, the actions taking place at the federal level have left many uncertain about how those decisions will affect them here in Virginia. Whether you're a federal government employee/contractor, dependent on federally funded healthcare access or assistance I know these decisions matter to you. That’s why I joined my colleagues in a joint press conference to publicly express concerns regarding the actions of President Trump and his administration and how we are working to identify ways to protect Virginians during this tumultuous time. We will also be preparing how to provide resources that may be impacted while billions of dollars are being froze. If you have already been affected by these changes, please don’t hesitate to let us know so we can be of support to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/48a6d27f-3d77-4178-9bea-8cfdae72699d/unnamed+%2826%29.png News - 2025 General Assembly Session: The Crossover Report - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/senator-lashrecse-aird-to-host-legislative-discussion-and-qampa-opportunity-for-attendees monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/updates-from-the-capitol-2025-legislative-session monthly 0.5 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/a0f9f8d6-8c5d-40eb-9419-8961b02bfff2/IMG_8817.JPG News - Updates from the Capitol: 2025 Legislative Session - Make it stand out Photographed from left to Right: (Front): Jameson Babb, Jasmine Slade, Senator Aird. (Back): Wesley Gerschick, Christopher Moore, Madison Traylor, Brandy Barnes and Dani Girardi. (Not pictured): Joseph Favale and Cameran Drew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/4140c5de-5956-4447-949e-d0510451b41b/IMG_8781.JPG News - Updates from the Capitol: 2025 Legislative Session - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/f6718bc9-1bd7-4abc-8f7c-8490a4358271/unnamed+%2819%29.png News - Updates from the Capitol: 2025 Legislative Session - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/aa6d6523-8400-4e24-8ac5-5af6cd8ad83b/unnamed+%2820%29.png News - Updates from the Capitol: 2025 Legislative Session - Make it stand out Virginia Sheriff’s Association Day (City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg and Charles City County Offices, represented) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/39b19a97-a6ed-4043-9357-538271e280b4/unnamed+%2821%29.png News - Updates from the Capitol: 2025 Legislative Session - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/yuo7h8oz6z51h17xrrlbujq2geb4a0 monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/senator-aird-to-deliver-the-senate-democratic-rebuttal-to-governor-youngkins-state-of-the-commonwealth-address monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/senator-aird-announces-senate-district-13-youth-advisory-council monthly 0.5 2024-10-12 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/hiram-davis-statement monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/new-laws-special-session-amp-around-the-district monthly 0.5 2024-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721658303703-A202B7VWY7SKGRHVVYVF/unnamed+6.jpg News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721658303701-A9IFAR4TQ7BMRKVZE03L/unnamed+%285%29.jpg News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/e6be9945-f874-4cbc-ae71-20b8f6e0f7f6/unnamed+%284%29.png News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT SB484: Establishes the Community Builders Pilot Program for the purpose of reducing youth involvement in behaviors that lead to gun violence and increasing community engagement among public school students. SB488: Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to seek federal authority through the necessary state plan amendments under Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to modify the program rules for certain 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver. SB645: Sets out a procedure for determining when localities are in fiscal distress, as defined in the bill, and when state intervention may be necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/e57f85b4-3b82-4d3f-b019-42c8032369ce/unnamed+%285%29.png News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT Hopefully you’ve had an opportunity to join us at one of the many community events we’ve provided legislative updates at. Since May we’ve participated in tens of events and spent time discussing our legislative success and new laws that will have an impact moving forward. A few include: The first regional meeting of the Virginia Association of Counties, which took place on May 3 in Prince George County, where counties from VACo regions 1 and 4 met at the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing. Participating on the legislative panel for the Henrico Bar Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721659878910-MXZGR98LS4RKEI0L1KZX/unnamed+%288%29.jpg News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721659878991-CDSQI23IOW3RT6JDT5M6/unnamed+%287%29.jpg News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721659879766-30612JZGX7W7PONVR9KG/unnamed+%286%29.png News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721659879664-C8R4AS5NB7FUIA44229C/unnamed+%286%29.jpg News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/cfef5a7d-0407-4489-bc0b-d0f810c48e29/unnamed+%287%29.png News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT - Make it stand out Quiyoughcohannock Indian Tribe Principal Chief Rosa Holmes Turner, left, shows Senator Aird a warrior lance at a kickoff ceremony to celebrate the launch of Surry County’s cultural trail highlighting the Black and Indigenous history, (Photo courtesy of Stephen Faleski). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/ce2c1046-5ff0-4264-90de-80661f97a31e/Senator_Aird.JPG News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT Established in 2020 to commemorate Virginia’s role in the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) aims to form a more perfect union by educating Virginians about their history and civic duty and sharing diverse narratives that capture Virginia’s complete story and role in shaping the nation. Commemoration related events are already happening throughout Virginia and we were excited to attend the launch of Surry’s Heritage Trail as part of these commemorative events. The Surry County VA250 Local Committee officially launched the Surry County Cultural Trail: Celebrating the Stories of African and Indigenous Communities, which had been in the works for over a year. The project presents the sites, history, experiences, and contributions of the African descendants and Indigenous People who have lived in Surry County from the 1600’s to today, in the form of a self-guided driving trail. Read more about the tour here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721660706535-VK04SDB5G1IFE86BBXA6/unnamed+%2812%29.jpg News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721660706785-POVLUQAXR7EF6VUFQ981/unnamed+%2811%29.jpg News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/959d2469-e6cf-4980-beb3-149b5bda269c/unnamed+%288%29.png News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT For years the Hopewell Lamb Center for Arts and Healing has been serving the community through their programs for holistic wellness. We joined them for their groundbreaking ceremony–beginning the journey to give them a permanent location to offer their services from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/a9d910f9-3673-4853-b8a3-e9b3ef40130b/IMG_4185.JPG News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT The Lamb Center for Arts and Healing has been serving the community of Hopewell since 2016 with free healing and art programs that serve more than 7,000 people annually. The acquisition of a permanent operational space is going to prove to be transformational for their continued progress, and I am excited to see the work they will accomplish. Read more about the groundbreaking ceremony here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721661418485-FX3CBJP9MTN1P86MZ99D/unnamed+%289%29.png News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/1721661418299-CVXZSG8T2IF2XBMVU02H/unnamed+%2813%29.jpg News - NEW LAWS, SPECIAL SESSION & AROUND THE DISTRICT https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/g3bfcrtn29illjfrtpxuh2gg8ex3y9 monthly 0.5 2024-07-05 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/surry-ferry monthly 0.5 2024-07-03 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/dobbs-statement monthly 0.5 2024-07-03 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/senator-aird-announces-priorities-funded-within-final-budget monthly 0.5 2024-05-16 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/senator-lashrecse-aird-statement-on-the-passage-of-petersburg-casino-bill monthly 0.5 2024-05-16 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/2024-session-wrap-up-updates-looking-ahead-to-reconvened monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/ea052637-764f-4dfd-a217-ff4a531ec7be/Untitled+design+%284%29.png News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened March 9 marked the official end of the 60-day 2024 General Assembly Session. As I reflect on this date—marking “sine die” (pronounced sigh-knee dye), and March generally when I formally launched my campaign for Senate a year ago—I was struck with sincere gratitude for the opportunity to once again fight for policies that will uplift the communities I represent. The amazing team I had working alongside me allowed us to hit the ground running with impactful issues, representative of the need we see in our district and broadly supported when successful. In addition, they took your calls, responded to your letters and emails, and helped arrange your visits to the capitol this session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/a2f72999-7aa0-405f-a85b-8f35c140e325/IMG_4048+%284%29.jpg News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened - SB484 establishes the Community Builders Pilot Program in Petersburg and the City of Roanoke, which is a school-based community intervention program designed to combat youth gun violence. SB480 prevents utility shut-offs of any sort during extreme weather conditions or any future public health emergency. Read more about it here: General Assembly sends bill to governor ensuring no water cutoffs in health, weather emergencies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/d8122de8-b7d4-4094-9bf6-c9eb2b3693a8/unnamed+%281%29.jpg News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened - I want to amplify SB488 which is also awaiting the Governor’s signature and directs the Department of Medical Assistance to apply for waivers and consider removing burdensome regulation that prevents parents from receiving compensation as caretakers for their developmental disability waiver recipient children. I can’t express the number of parents who contacted me with personal experiences about how the current structure of this process has been especially difficult for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/29f8a325-b6f5-461e-81f1-e4a7086ffdd1/la+news.jpg News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened - With the delay in the regulations that were scheduled to go into effect earlier this month, this legislation will now allow new flexibility that will make the lives of so many parents more manageable. This outcome is largely due to the consistent advocacy of many families. Take a look as I discuss this further with WTKR’s Erin Miller in her news coverage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/7c0df249-e6d8-4c65-969c-d0f9309eb8e3/Image-1+%287%29.jpg News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened - On April 14, at 2:00 PM at the Petersburg Public Library, I will convene each of the potential companies seeking to develop the resort destination casino in Petersburg. This town hall will give Petersburg residents the opportunity to engage with potential operators and see their presentations featuring their vision for the development. Legislation is awaiting the Governor’s signature to allow for a referendum in November. Citizens will then have the final vote on whether a casino becomes a reality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/26dd847b-3046-4560-9274-74d746d187a7/LA+Locke+and+Lucas.jpg News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened - As we wrap up Women’s History Month, I could not be prouder of the women leaders I work alongside. The General Assembly saw a record number of women in both bodies and in roles to truly have an impact. Virginians not only elected us but sent us with a mandate to advance women’s rights, prioritize women’s maternal health, protect reproductive access and ensure economic opportunity. As we take a moment to reflect on the generations of women before us who fought to secure our freedoms, I am proud to say this generation of women are continuing that work. Some of that work has looked like: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/ee4f5aaa-3f7e-402c-9582-cecc6984317a/Image-1+%283%29.jpg News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened - Last month the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) facilitated Rapid REVIVE! training sessions. REVIVE! is the Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia, which provides training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/a79298b8-846d-4a25-82a8-1934d6ee9dde/Image-1+%284%29.jpg News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened - Knowing how to administer life-saving medication in these emergency situations is an occurrence we all hope to never find ourselves in but happens with increasing frequency and can make the difference in whether an individual lives or dies. 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I look forward to bringing this training to our district, but for now you can learn more about fentanyl and naloxone here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/65b134d3-f027-4c2c-bfff-2b559084008c/IMG_0198.JPG News - 2024 Session Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to Reconvened - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/senator-lashrecse-aird-to-host-town-hall-with-prospective-casino-operators monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/164g249l2u7h3beg70o5uu6vkltuds monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/d793c4c3-2f7d-40bc-9abb-abbfe2fd6c55/Joint+Logos.jpg News - Senator Lashrecse Aird Nominated for EMILYs List’s Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.lashrecseaird.com/news/beyond-crossover monthly 0.5 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/4083ea20-0e8a-47fe-83c4-2955a55c9a34/Header.png News - Beyond Crossover - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/0a6dfa96-83d4-4149-a038-6f0ad9000201/unnamed.png News - Beyond Crossover - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621d2b5f4c96dc5124198911/e0068cee-3058-4816-9048-3fafcef384a7/unnamed+%282%29.png News - Beyond Crossover - Make it stand out One of the greatest highlights of the session is advocates, constituents and local leaders visiting us at the General Assembly. 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