Absolon Kent

RICHMOND, Va. — I am incredibly proud of Matthias, his classmates, and Mrs. Annie Ray for having the opportunity to meet Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger as she signed HB478 into law yesterday.

This achievement would not have been possible without the passion, creativity, hard work, and dedication of Mrs. Ray and the students who helped inspire this legislation. Thanks to their efforts, Virginia will now recognize fine arts achievement with a special diploma seal and acknowledge fine arts as a high-demand career field.

A special thank-you to Delegate Vivian Watts, the sponsor of HB478, for championing this important legislation and supporting expanded opportunities for students in fine arts education across the Commonwealth.

Their voices, talents, and creativity are helping shape the future, and I could not be a prouder parent or supporter of Annandale High School.

📸: Photo provided by Annie Ray

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ANNANDALE, Va. — I am deeply grateful to Senator Mark Warner for his leadership and support for Tyler’s Law and helping advance the bipartisan legislation through the United States Senate. This represents a critical step forward in helping ensure that hospitals include fentanyl in routine drug screenings, closing dangerous gaps in care that have led to far too many preventable tragedies.

My family knows firsthand how important this change is, and we are thankful for Senator Warner’s commitment to protecting other families from experiencing similar loss. His dedication to addressing the opioid crisis with meaningful, life-saving action gives us hope that lives will be saved in the future.

🔗: warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/3/warner-celebrates-senate-passage-of-legislation-to-prevent-deaths-from-fentanyl-overdoses

ANNANDALE, Va. — Annandale High School Blizzard Breakfast 2026

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