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State and federal lobbying update and local newspaper partnership highlighted in Hopewell meeting
Hopewell City Council · November 10, 2025
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DBS Public Affairs reported progress raising Hopewell's profile in Richmond and pursuing federal earmarks for multiple local projects; Good News USA proposed a partnership to distribute a monthly positive-news newspaper in the city.
Representatives from DBS Public Affairs — managing partner Ulysses Jack Howard with Ida McPherson and Rich Williams — updated council on state and federal advocacy efforts. McPherson said DBS narrowed the city’s legislative agenda for the session and worked with the treasurer’s association and staff to identify alternatives to a charter…
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