Written by Miss Community Clovia
Clovia Lawrence is a seasoned broadcast journalist who is best known in the Richmond Metropolitan area as "Miss Community" or "Community Clovia." With more than 20 years experience, her real passion is in tackling tough topics and issues that affect the lives of people from every walk of life. Ms. Lawrence is the product of the Richmond Public School system and a graduate of Virginia Union University. Covering the Central Virginia market, she has a proven track record as a news reporter, announcer, and community affairs director working at more than a dozen radio stations in virtually every format.
Virginia lawmakers are speaking out about Governor Bob McDonnell’s decision to accept federal funds. President Barack Obama signed a states aid bill last week and Virginia would receive a portion of the 26-billion dollars. Delegate Bob Marshall, a republican, in his letter to the governor claimed that accepting the funds is a ”repudiation of fellow republicans” since the state’s GOP U.S. house members voted against the legislation. The McDonnell administration says the federal funding is strictly for local government. Virginia’s portion of the federal funding is expected to save some 3800 teacher positions.
