Virginia Senate District 15 Special Election Looms as Battleground Against Democratic Power Grab
As Virginians prepare to celebrate the holidays, a critical special election in Senate District 15 threatens to reshape the state's political landscape—and potentially hand Democrats the keys to a dangerous redistricting scheme that could entrench their power for years to come. With early voting kicking off tomorrow, December 27th, and Election Day set for January 6th, voters in this Richmond-area district face a stark choice: preserve fair representation or risk a partisan overhaul of congressional districts that favors one party at the expense of democracy.
Northern Virginia Minority Business Owner Expresses Frustration Over Unproductive Meetings with U.S. Senators Mark...
Leesburg, VA – December 22, 2025 – A prominent minority business owner in Northern Virginia has publicly criticized meetings held with U.S. Senators Tim...
Powerless by Design: How the Virginia Clean Economy Act Sacrifices Affordability for Ideology
The VCEA: A Partisan Law with Sweeping Energy Mandates
In 2020, the Virginia Legislature passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) in a vote largely...
Loudoun residents take fight against high-voltage power lines for Data Center Alley to SCC
All year, the residents of the Loudoun Valley Estates neighborhoods in Ashburn have been railing against a proposed high-voltage power line that could run through their community to energize dozens of data centers on the other side of town.
Virginia regulators weigh expanded use of data centers’ polluting generators
This past summer, a fire at an electrical substation forced data centers in Loudoun County to rely on backup diesel generators as their power source.
Virginia Democrats Push Forward with Retail Marijuana Market Launch in 2026
Virginia lawmakers have advanced a revised legislative framework to establish a regulated retail marijuana market, with sales potentially beginning as early as November 1, 2026.
Va. considers nearly $700 million rail and trail plan in Shenandoah Valley
The Virginia Department of Transportation stunned Virginia’s transportation community by proposing a plan last Tuesday to potentially develop a multi-use trail and restore a deteriorated rail corridor in the Shenandoah Valley, with a possible price tag of nearly $700 million.
Virginia’s Speed Camera Cash Grab: $60 Million in Fines from School Zones, Zero Enforcement...
In a revealing discussion at the Virginia State Crime Commission meeting on December 2, 2025, state officials highlighted the stark reality of the commonwealth's speed camera program: a lucrative revenue stream that's prioritizing easy targets over actual public safety.
Loudoun School Board Hands Over Power to Unelected Teachers’ Union, Locking in Massive Raises...
In a move that undermines the authority of our elected school board and silences the voices of parents and taxpayers, the Loudoun County School Board voted 7-1 on November 25, 2025, to ratify a historic collective bargaining agreement with the Loudoun Education Association.
Loudoun County Democrats Considers Taxpayer-Funded Land Subsidies for Tiny Homes Amid Soaring Housing Costs
In a move that has sparked debate over fiscal responsibility, members of Loudoun County's Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board (ADUAB) have discussed subsidizing land costs for multi-unit tiny homes as a potential solution to the county's escalating affordable housing crisis.
Controversy Erupts Over Loudoun County Teachers’ Union Contract Clause Amid Fears of Diminished Oversight...
A recent clause in the Loudoun County Public Schools' (LCPS) collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA) has sparked outrage among parents and local Republicans, who argue it undermines elected oversight by granting the non-elected teachers' union authority to make contract changes without School Board approval.
Loudoun County School Board Members Express Concerns Over Transparency in New Teacher Contract
Members of the Loudoun County School Board have voiced frustrations regarding limited access to key details surrounding the recently approved collective bargaining agreement with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA), highlighting issues with union vote management and budget transparency.
Virginia Democrats Propose Sweeping Changes to Marijuana Regulations in Latest Budget Push
Virginia Democrats have introduced proposed changes to the state's cannabis framework as part of ongoing budget considerations, aiming to enhance the retail marijuana market through a focus on equity and statewide uniformity. The proposals include allocating funds for licensing support, eliminating local veto options on dispensaries, and mandating labor agreements for industry participants.
Loudoun County Republican Committee Announces Ambitious Campaign to Establish Permanent Headquarters
The Loudoun County Republican Committee (LCRC) today unveiled plans for a transformative initiative to acquire and establish a permanent headquarters, marking a pivotal step in sustaining its rapid growth and enhancing its impact on local elections and community engagement.
Virginia’s future higher education chapter should be collaborative and not competitive, says a university...
Virginia will face a workforce shortage in 2026 that cannot be resolved by doing business as usual. The region's hospitals are facing some of the most high nursing vacancy rates. teacher shortages continue to strain classrooms, accelerating burnout and affecting school divisions from Hampton Roads to Southwest Virginia.
Tensions Flare at Loudoun County Board Meeting: Supervisors Saines and TeKrony Clash Over Procedural...
A routine Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting devolved into a heated verbal exchange on Tuesday, as Democratic Supervisors Koran T. Saines and Laura A. TeKrony sparred over procedural matters, including questions about staff briefings and speaking order.
‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins
Rick Buchanan didn’t expect to walk out before the first session even ended.
Salem City Council to discuss a $2 million capital improvement budget for schools
Salem City Council on Monday will review a request by the Salem School Division to allocate almost $2 million of unallocated reserve capital funds to the general, grant, capital projects, and reserve funds.
Virginia Democrats were able to pull off a blue wave by leveraging green money....
Bobby Orrock served as a delegate in the House of Delegates longer than any other member. Caroline County Republican Bobby Orrock never faced any opposition during many of these years. The campaigns he ran were not particularly close.
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients began to see benefits that had been stalled during the government shutdown.
Virginia Senate Republicans Call Out Democrats for Attack on Right To Work
RICHMOND, VA – Democrats spent all year promising they would not touch right to work and that they would protect the money in Virginians’ pockets....
Rein in federal health care program that raises costs for Virginians
Virginians often have to choose between paying high health care expenses and their daily living costs at the gas station and grocery store. As a clinic worker in Tysons Corner I understand how vital it is that patients with chronic illnesses receive the care they require when they need it.
Controversy Erupts as Loudoun School Board Vice Chair Anne Donohue Pushes Restrictive Changes to...
In a move critics say could exacerbate hardships for families amid ongoing school rezoning efforts, Loudoun County School Board Vice Chair Anne Donohue has proposed sweeping changes to out-of-zone student transfer policies, framing them as necessary to "rein in" what she views as overly permissive practices.
Data center growth drives locals to fight for more say
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Stone Ridge, Va., last year. Local communities around the country are seeking...
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin Celebrate Virginia’s 59%...
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin joined a wide array of stakeholders and allies today at the Patrick Henry Building to celebrate the nearly 59 percent reduction in fentanyl-involved overdose deaths in the Commonwealth of Virginia today versus January 2022.
Roanoke city council to hear presentation about solar panels in schools
On Monday afternoon, Roanoke Public Schools and Secure Solar Futures will present a joint proposal to add solar panels to additional division buildings. Phazhon Nash and Terry McGuire are the sponsors of this presentation.
Virginia poised to launch adult-use Marijuana market
After four years of stalled efforts and repeated vetoes from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia lawmakers now see a clear path to finally standing up a legal adult-use Marijuana market.
Sticker Shock: Loudoun Taxpayers Hit Hard by a Broken Budgeting System
Loudoun County’s Budget Cycle
The Loudoun County budget year runs from July 1 to June 30. The County is currently operating under the FY-2026 budget,...
Jay Jones’s Attorney General Election Could Lead to Virginia Police Exodus, Law Enforcement Leaders...
Virginia law enforcement leaders fear the election of Jay Jones—who once fantasized about putting "two bullets" in the head of a GOP lawmaker and...
Republican wins Lynchburg Treasurer’s Office, leading to a red sweep in all local elections
According to the Virginia Department of Elections, Republican Brian Triplett won a close race for Lynchburg Treasurer.
Will the Loudoun County BOS Do the Right Thing with the FY2025 Budget Surplus?
Last year in the December timeframe the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (BOS) quietly held a meeting to allocate surplus funding from the previous...
Goochland County approves tech overlay district after hours of resident backlash
Goochland County, home to just over 28,000 residents and more than two hours south of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” is the latest locality to face intense community pushback over plans to lure data center development to the area.
The Political Pendulum Swung Left
The political pendulum swings back and forth and Tuesday it swung hard infavor of the Democrat party. Democrats swept all three top spots inVirginia,...
Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Order to Reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in Virginia...
Executive Order 55 restores national benchmark to strengthen student health, character development, and academic excellence in schools across the Commonwealth.
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin...
Va. Supreme Court hears appeal to lift suspension of Youngkin appointees from college boards
The Virginia Supreme Court will take its time to decide a case that could keep Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointments from serving on three Virginia university governing boards, or allow them to serve after being sidelined since June. The high court heard oral arguments in the case on Thursday.
A Virginia political scribe recalls the dark ages of covering campaigns and elections before...
The Virginia Public Access Project websites homepage. (Photo courtesy VPAP)
We Virginians are about to elect our 75th governor, the first woman to hold the...
Bar complaints pile up against Jay Jones over violent texts sent to GOP lawmakers
A government watchdog group has filed a complaint with the Virginia State Bar on Tuesday, claiming that Jay Jones (D.), candidate for Virginia...
Loudoun County Democratic Committee Under Criminal Investigation
The Loudoun County Democratic Committee is under criminal investigation for allegedly engaging in illegal fundraising activities in violation of Virginia Code § 18.2-340.36:1(A) — the state’s charitable gaming law.
This statute is not...
Data centers dominate House District 21 race between Thomas and Gorham
In Northern Virginia, a closely watched House of Delegates race is centered on how candidates plan to rein in the state’s booming data center industry and meet its soaring energy demands.
John Reid’s unconventional campaign
John Reid, Republican candidate for Governor, visited the Roanoke valley last week, and did what few other candidates would do.
Election 2025: Character Matters Over Party
The Stakes of this Election
If the race for Virginia’s next attorney general hasn’t already been decided, what more must a candidate do to disqualify...
Can farmland thrive with solar? This Virginia nonprofit is finding out.
More than a decade ago, residents of Loudoun County, Virginia, banded together to buy up treasured open space before it became a strip mall and housing development, donating the land to the Piedmont Environmental Council instead. The nonprofit has maintained it as a unique blend of cattle pasture, a nature preserve, and a community farm that donates its yield to a local food pantry.
Jay Jones text scandal reshapes Virginia’s attorney general race — and tests Spanberger’s ticket
When Virginia’s two attorney general candidates are set to meet Thursday at the University of Richmond for what is expected to be their only debate before Election Day, the focus will almost certainly fall on one thing — the scandal over Democrat Jay Jones’s recently leaked text messages to Republi
Democrat Lawmakers in Virginia is 1 of just 3 states that passed license plate...
Democrat Lawmakers in at least 16 states this year introduced bills to regulate the use of automated license plate readers responsible for collecting large amounts of data on drivers across the country.
Earle-Sears and Spanberger spar over Jones’ text in their one debate
Gubernatorial hopefuls Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle Sears and Abigail Spanberger, former Congresswoman, appeared on stage in person for the first time and probably only time during this election. They answered questions for one hour that ranged from the hated car tax to Jay Jones text messages to the Trump Administration and the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.
House District 97, anchored in Virginia Beach, could determine party majority in House of...
Just two years after House District 97 flipped from Republican to Democrat, the Virginia Beach district is being closely watched as a key race that could determine if Democrats will maintain their majority in the House, a hold they gained in 2023.
Virginia community college enrollment down as career, technical education signups increase
The number of students registering for dual enrollment and career and technical education continues to grow in the commonwealth, but simultaneously, student enrollment at Virginia’s community colleges has declined by 7% over nearly a 10-year period, creating a financial strain on the system and negatively impacting smaller colleges, state researchers revealed Monday.
Va. school divisions (Loudoun, Essex, and Northumberland) repay nearly $30 million in misused special...
Three school divisions charged with misusing federal funds intended for students with disabilities have made nearly $30 million in total repayments, according to the state Department of Education, which will be returned to the federal government. Still, one division is actively disputing the charge.
Tim Greenway, Former Roanoke county school board member faces charges for election-related infractions
Tim Greenway, who is running for reelection as a member of the Roanoke School Board this fall, was charged with a misdemeanor related to elections.
Watershed mapping project shows rapid loss of forests, offers new view of Va.’s changing...
Approximately 60% of Virginia is located inside the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and those communities now have access to an updated map that shows precisely how their landscapes are changing over time.