We just wrapped up a critical (and exhausting) federal election, but don’t relax just yet. The 2021 General Assembly session is right around the corner, as are primaries for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and the House of Delegates elections. We still have important work to do by holding politicians’ feet to the fire and […]
Eyes on Richmond
Progress Virginia Re-Launches Eyes On Richmond Project to Bring Transparency and Accountability to the General Assembly
Richmond, Virginia—As the General Assembly session convenes for 2020, Progress Virginia is proud to continue its award-winning Eyes on Richmond program to bring transparency and accountability to the General Assembly. Progress Virginia and a cohort of 12 fellows will film and livestream the majority of the subcommittee hearings of both the House of Delegates and […]
2020 Eyes on Richmond Legislative Fellows
Progress Virginia is a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned media strategies. Year-round, we work to engage citizens from across the Commonwealth around issues of immediate state or local concern. Our mission is to provide a strong, credible voice in advancing progressive solutions to critical […]
An Insider’s Look on Eyes on Richmond
Sara Thornton walks the halls of the Pocahontas Building in Virginia’s State Capitol with the quiet enthusiasm of a young, but seasoned politico eager to take on each day as a new battle to be won. As manager of Progress Virginia’s Eyes on Richmond transparency project, Sara gets a front row seat to every bill […]