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Friday, February 21, 2025

Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate

With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly.

Juli Briskman Compares Deportation of Violent Criminals to the Holocaust as Loudoun Supervisor

In an outrageous, offensive and tone-deaf post, Juli Briskman, Loudoun County Supervisor has equated the removal of violent, crime committing illegal aliens to the atrocities perpetrated on law abiding Jewish citizens during Kristallnacht (1938) in Nazi Germany and the deportation of Jews from Nazi occupied countries to death camps.

Saudi private school shuts down in Herndon, shocking families

After close to a decade in the Herndon area, the Islamic private school announced in late January that it will close for good after the 2024-2025 academic year, citing challenges with identifying a "viable financial path to self-sustainability."

Virginia GOP feud with conservative wing spills into critical election year

The latest salvo in the intra-party battle came in the form of an open letter, signed by six Republican officials from the hardline conservative 5th District — including Chairman Rick Buchanan and five members of the State Central Committee. 

Juli Briskman Compares Deportation of Violent Criminals to the Holocaust as Loudoun Supervisor

In an outrageous, offensive and tone-deaf post, Juli Briskman, Loudoun County Supervisor has equated the removal of violent, crime committing illegal aliens to the atrocities perpetrated on law abiding Jewish citizens during Kristallnacht (1938) in Nazi Germany and the deportation of Jews from Nazi occupied countries to death camps.

Saudi private school shuts down in Herndon, shocking families

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After close to a decade in the Herndon area, the Islamic private school announced in late January that it will close for good after the 2024-2025 academic year, citing challenges with identifying a "viable financial path to self-sustainability."

Fairfax Public School teacher accused of sexual assault on students

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A local elementary teacher faces criminal charges after was alleged to have sexually assaulted two of her students.

As power demand surges, Va. lawmakers seem ready to add more energy storage to...

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Virginia lawmakers want to more than triple the amount of energy storage capacity Virginia’s two public utility companies — Dominion and Appalachian Power (ApCo) — must procure under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).

Virginia moves to enshrine baby killing into the constitution

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Virginia Democrat lawmakers took a major step this week toward enshrining baby killing into the state constitution.

Fairfax County convinces state legislators to delay FOIA Bill for further study

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Fairfax County officials' concerns convinced state legislators to examine more closely proposed changes to Virginia Freedom of Information Act rules that are intended to increase transparency in local government decision-making.

Loudoun County changes data center regulations

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Loudoun County is in the process of building 117 data centers, but the Board of Supervisors of the county are considering major changes to the way the county regulates this booming industry because of the growing concerns of residents.

Fairfax Casinos to be added to the list of eligible casinos in Virginia due...

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After the House leadership moved a controversial bill for the development of a Casino and Entertainment Complex at Tysons Corner between House Committees, lawmakers made a decision on Wednesday.

Virginia colleges and universities may start livestreaming meetings

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Virginia’s public colleges and universities could soon be required to livestream their Board of Visitors meetings, ensuring real-time access for the public. The proposal, which passed the House and is now headed to the Senate, aims to increase transparency in higher education governance. 

Virginia Attorney General wants to take over Fairfax County indecent-exposure case

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Virginia's Attorney General is reportedly seeking to revive an indecent-exposure case filed in Fairfax against a man who was later charged with for allegedly exposing him at Washington-Liberty High School, Arlington.

Virginia Democrats Shut Down after-school Counselors bill

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A highly favored counselor bill from the Virginia Senate to make more volunteer after-school life counselors available died Tuesday in a 4-2 House subcommittee...

Fairfax County Casino Bill to be heard by The House Appropriations Committee

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The powerful House Committee on Appropriations has taken up the discussion of legislation allowing a vote on a Tysons Casino. Speaker Don Scott (D-88) directed...

Gristmill Park Barn to be turned into a restaurant and concert venue

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A group of local developers wants to turn the barn that has been unused for years at Mount Vernon’s Gristmill Park into a live music and restaurant venue.

Virginia Democrats set to increase towing charges

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Virginia towing rates could increase soon under legislation that is advancing to the governor's desk. However, the decision on whether to raise the fees will be left to local governments.

Facing data center sprawl and an energy crisis, Virginia lawmakers leap into action. Just...

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This was supposed to be the year the General Assembly did something about data centers. Two years ago, it crushed the first tentative efforts to regulate construction, choosing instead to goose the pace.

License plate reader bill faces more scrutiny in Virginia Senate with Russett Perry in...

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As lawmakers seek to regulate use of automated license plate readers in Virginia, debates continue about how best to do so. Legislation faced a brief defeat in a Senate committee on Monday before being revived for further deliberation. 

Senate Democrats reject qualified university and state board members

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RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after House and Senate Democrats rejected 13 qualified university and state board members.

Park View High School teacher arrested for intoxication

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Loudoun County, VA (February 10, 2025): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has charged Travis Jones, a teacher at Park View High School in Sterling, with Drunk in Public while at school on February 7, 2025.

Democrat Dan Helmer sues Democrats for $15 million over sexual assault allegations

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Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, is hitting back. Months after facing sexual assault allegations that surfaced just days before his congressional primary, Helmer has filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit, claiming the accusations were politically motivated and knowingly false.

West Springfield is again the Patriot District swimming & diving champion

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The West Springfield Spartans scored enough points in each event to win the Patriot District Boys Swimming and Diving Championship for a second consecutive year.

Fairfax County Casino legislation passes in Virginia Democrat Senate

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The Virginia State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow residents of Fairfax County to hold a referendum on casino gambling. The bill will now be considered by the Virginia House of Delegates.

Children’s Hospital Of The King’s Daughters to stop castration of minors

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A spokesperson confirmed that the Norfolk-based Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters, which is based in Norfolk, has also followed suit. This comes just days after UVA Health & VCU Health both suspended for all medical treatments that confirm gender for those under 19 years old.

FCPD: Springfield Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

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Fairfax County Police announced yesterday that a man who attempted to sexually assault an elderly woman in the Springfield Crossing apartment complex late last month was arrested.

Marijuana sales bills clear Virginia legislature

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Virginia’s legislature has once again approved legislation to create a regulated and taxed cannabis marketplace, and with both chambers backing identical measures, the proposal is all but certain to reach Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk once the General Assembly adjourns later this month. 

Loudoun County Public Schools Pursuing Politically Driven School Renaming Instead of Academic Excellence and...

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In 2020, Loudoun County Public School Board contracted with a private firm to review the names of all LCPS schools and mascots for political correctness.  This action was not done at the request of any student, parent, teacher, or school staff. 

Virginia Democrats win another step towards killing babies until birth

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Last month, Virginia’s Democrat majority Senate advanced a ballot initiative that would codify unlimited abortions in Virginia’s state constitution.

It’s time for Virginia legislators to pay more than lip service to social media...

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Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General released a bone-chilling warning on the impact of social media platforms on minors, calling on Congress to issue tobacco-like warning labels. This was followed in Virginia by an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin directing health and education officials to establish guidance for a “phone-free education” in Virginia.

McLean Citizens Association asks questions about Dunn Loring School before voting

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The McLean Citizens Association is asking the Fairfax County School Board to defer the construction of a new Dunn Loring Elementary School. They argue that the project is not necessary given the decline in enrollments at nearby schools.

Fairfax County Police Officer stabbed near Fair Lakes

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A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing an officer of the Fairfax County Police Department. According to scanner traffic, officers responded to the block of...

Doctors who provide abortion, transgender care could get legal protections under Virginia Democrat bill

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Virginia moved closer Monday to shielding doctors from extradition if they provide abortions (killing babies) or gender-affirming healthcare (chemical castration) to out-of-state patients, advancing legislation that underscores the deepening divide over healthcare access and state sovereignty.

Dan Helmer Sues Key Members of Suhas Subramanyam’s Campaign for Defamation, Claiming Illegal Influence...

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On January 30, Delegate Dan Helmer filed a defamation lawsuit in Fairfax County Circuit Court, seeking $15 million in compensatory damages. The lawsuit stems...

Joe Biden is running for Governor of Virginia

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Abigail Spanberger, the democrat candidate for the Governor of Virginia, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018.   Take a moment to think...

Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion

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The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a tightly packed aviation hub that shares airspace with military and government flights.

Richmond Kickers reveal new logo and branding in 2025 season

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The Richmond Kickers are the professional men's soccer club in the Richmond region. They have unveiled a new brand identity and logo for their...

Phyllis Randall blocks Loudoun Board from taking a stand on Tysons casino, despite fact...

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Despite receiving 5,000 letters from Loudoun residents opposed to a gambling casino in Tysons, plus a letter from 33 prominent Loudoun businesses, civic leaders and...

A man was shot in Herndon near the Worldgate Shopping Center

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Around 2:40 pm today (Wednesday), officers from the Town of Herndon police department and Fairfax County Police Department were dispatched the 2100 block of Centreville Road.

Gen Z: Put Your Hand to the Plow

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This is part 3 of a three-part series on Gen Z. “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit...

Young Americans are Pushing Back on the Radical Abortion Agenda

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While the radical left likes to circulate a narrative that a majority of women, and a majority of young Americans, support their radical abortion-on-demand...

Marijuana Bills Advance Due to Democrat Majority

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If enacted, the legislation would make Virginia one of the few Southern states with a legal marijuana retail market

Future of Casino Games in Restaurants and Gas Stations remains uncertain

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Legislation to regulate skill games in Virginia, SB 1322, sponsored by Sen. Bill DeSteph, R-Virginia Beach, has also been referred to the upcoming state budget discussions.

Virginia Democrats Kill Car Tax Credit before Senate panel

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At the crack of dawn on Tuesday, a Democratic-led Senate subcommittee rejected or delayed several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature tax cut proposals, opting instead to fold them into ongoing budget negotiations or disregard them altogether. 

The legislation to reduce the food-to-liquor-ratio for restaurants has been brought back for a...

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General Assembly is once again attempting to change an old law that has been a bane for many bars and restaurants in the state.

Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump’s federal spending freeze

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The Trump administration’s latest move to freeze payments on several federal programs has sparked alarm among Virginia Democrats, who are questioning how the halt...

Fairfax casino bill moves forward in Va. Senate

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A Virginia State Senate bill that could bring a casino to Tysons won a vote in the Senate Finance Committee by Democrats on Tuesday, pushing it forward to a full Senate vote later in the Virginia General Assembly session.

NEW POLL: GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN IS POPULAR, THE CAR TAX IS NOT

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FAIRFAX, VA – A new poll released today by the Northern Virginia Republican Business Forum shows Virginians strongly approve of Governor Glenn Youngkin and...

Fairfax Schools Superintendent requests $268M in funding increases

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The $213 million raise is part of the newly negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between Fairfax Education Unions and the School Board. The county's ability to pay for it is an unanswered question.

Senate Democrats move to Change Voter Roll Removal Laws Again

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Last August, just 90 days before Election Day, Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared on Fox News to defend the removal of voters from the rolls who were believed to be non-U.S. citizens — a move that sparked immediate backlash and a lawsuit.

Data centers fuel energy debates as lawmakers seek ratepayer protections

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With data centers placing an ever-growing strain on the grid, Virginia legislators are introducing measures to ensure residents don’t bear the brunt of rising energy costs caused by the booming industry. However, the proposals are facing stiff resistance.

As George Mason Grapples With Pro-Terror Student Radicals, Virginia Dems Block Anti-Semitism Expert From...

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Police found guns and pro-Hamas materials in the home of two students, and the FBI arrested a third for plotting a terror attack on...

A congressman revives the proposal to rename Dulles Airport to Trump Airport

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Congressional Republicans have once again pushed for the renaming of Dulles International Airport to President Donald Trump.

Richmond Company Haleon R&D to See $54M in Upgrades

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A global consumer healthcare company is injecting tens of millions of dollars into its R&D facility in Richmond's Northside.
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