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Campaign to enshrine voting rights in Virginia Constitution kicks off in Norfolk
Portsmouth school board member Quniana Futrell appeared somber behind the podium in Norfolk’s Slover event space as she spoke in support of a proposal...
Virginia Removes 6,531 Non-Citizen Voter Registrations Following Settlement Agreement
Virginia has cancelled 6,531 declared non-citizen voter registrations as reported through Judicial Watch findings. The state continues its review of voter eligibility based on...
Prince William County Approves $20 Million Capital Investment Boost for Parks and Recreation in...
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently approved a substantial financial commitment to the local parks system as part of the upcoming fiscal...
Parent Urges Arlington School Board to Fund Gunston Montessori Renovation
A parent spoke before the Arlington County School Board about the status of renovations at Gunston Montessori. The address focused on the need to...
Virginia’s Ballooning Budget: Across-the-Board Salary Hikes Threaten Taxpayers
The 2026-2028 biennium budget finalized by Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic lawmakers features massive 3.5% annual across-the-board pay raises for state employees. This sweeping...
Virginia Implements Historic $600 Million Data Center Tax to Protect Ratepayers from Big Tech...
The state of Virginia has officially implemented a first-of-its-kind statewide energy consumption tax on data centers within the FY2027 budget. This unprecedented measure is...
Franklin City Schools Reports $816,000 Deficit
Franklin City Public Schools has recorded an $816,000 deficit in its general fund for fiscal year 2026. The figure reflects year-to-date results as of...
Study Finds Children Absorb More Radiation from Cell Towers Than Adults
A 2023 study has examined the differences in radiation absorption from cell towers between children and adults. The findings indicate that children absorb ten...
Virginia Secures Standard Deduction Increase for 2027, Urges Focus on Spending Cuts
Virginia taxpayers will see a modest but vital reprieve from heavy state taxation following a legislative agreement to increase the standard tax deduction starting...
Prince William County Supervisors Adopt Budget with Reduced Real Estate Tax Rate
The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors recently approved a fiscal year budget that reduces the real estate tax rate while simultaneously expanding...
Prince William County Allocates $1 Million for Expanded Firefighter Cancer Screenings
The Prince William County government has officially allocated one million dollars toward expanded medical physicals for local firefighters. This significant financial commitment is specifically...
Cardiovascular health spending has tripled, but death rates are rising in major Hampton Roads...
By Yiqing Wang/WHRO
Cardiovascular care has become more advanced over the past two decades, giving doctors new ways to prevent deaths from heart attacks, strokes...
Virginia Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Risky $25 Million Mixed-Income Housing Loan Fund
The Virginia state government is aggressively expanding its footprint in the real estate market with the creation of a massive revolving loan fund pilot...
School Board Member Melanie Meren Details Superintendent Duties in Largest Virginia Division
Fairfax County School Board member Melanie Meren provided details on the compensation for Superintendent Dr. Reed during a public session. She described the position...
Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance Prepares Health Choice Summit Amid Ongoing Debates Over Medical Autonomy
The Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance (VAMFA), a nonprofit organization based in the Commonwealth, is set to host its Health Choice Summit on September 12,...
Virginia primary voters pick Mizusawa to face Warner, finalize key US House races
Virginians cast their ballots Tuesday in an unusually-timed primary that settled a statewide Republican contest for the U.S. Senate and determined several of Virginia’s...
Loudoun County Dedicates Significant Budget Increases to Public Safety and Emergency Operations
Loudoun County has outlined a comprehensive fiscal strategy within its latest financial plan, prioritizing essential public safety operations to ensure core resident protection needs...
DEQ study throws cold water on data center development east of I-95
Among the many environmental, energy and economic concerns about the unconstrained spread of data centers in Virginia, the impact on drinking water supplies has...
Loudoun County Official Matt Letourneau Discusses County Subsidies for State Programs
Loudoun County Supervisor Matt Letourneau addressed the issue of counties providing support for responsibilities typically assigned to the state. His comments focused on the...
Loudoun Supervisor Phyllis Randall Calls for Action on Attainable Housing Amid Land Use Concerns
Loudoun County Supervisor Phyllis Randall has spoken about the urgency of addressing attainable housing in the county.
She raised questions regarding potential impacts on local...
Spanberger takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger
Gov. Abigail Spanberger is stepping directly into the regulatory fight over the proposed $67 billion sale of Dominion Energy to Florida-based NextEra Energy, becoming...
Manassas Park FY2027 Budget Funds Three Specialized City Positions Amid Overall Reductions
The City of Manassas Park has officially outlined its fiscal priorities for the upcoming year, placing a distinct focus on expanding specialized municipal staff....
Fairfax County School Board Discusses School Capacity Data Concerns
Fairfax County School Board member Ricardy Anderson spoke at a board meeting about the use of outdated data in school capacity planning efforts. She...
Virginia voters could gain a bigger voice in choosing the 2028 presidential nominees
Virginia is on track to become the sixth and final early-voting state in the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar under a proposal unveiled last...
Arlington Public Schools Veteran Shares Observations on School System Effectiveness
An individual with 15 years of combined experience as a parent and employee in Arlington Public Schools has presented observations about the education system....
Arlington Student Addresses School Board on TJ Middle School Needs
An Arlington County School Board meeting featured public comment from a student focused on TJ Middle School. The student described current conditions as failing...
It’s time for Virginia lawmakers to expand protections for domestic violence victims
I am a Virginia attorney, and have lived here most of my life. I know the legal system here and understand the burden of...
Sterling Community Addresses Data Center Noise Concerns
Residents of Sterling Virginia are addressing concerns related to noise pollution originating from nearby data centers. The high pitched hum has been identified as...
Loudoun County Allocates $29 Million to Housing Fund Amid Budget Approval
Loudoun County officials have announced a massive financial commitment to address regional affordability with a newly proposed budget allocating twenty-nine million dollars to the...
Fairfax City Council Reviews Development Proposal for Housing Stock Increase
Council Member Stacy Hall spoke during a Fairfax City meeting held on July 28, 2026. The focus was a proposed development that would add...
Fiscal Planning and the FY2027 Budget: Impacts on Manassas Parks and Recreation
The City of Manassas has officially adopted a massive $597.8 million budget for the fiscal year 2027, raising questions about how potential fiscal planning...
Fairfax County Implements Strategic Budget Reductions and Position Eliminations to Control Spending
Fairfax County officials are implementing targeted budget reductions for the upcoming fiscal year to curb municipal spending and balance the local budget. The county...
FCPS School Board Member Proposes Calendar Changes
School Board member Mateo Dunne has raised concerns about the current color-coded system in the FCPS school calendar. The system uses various colors to...
Arlington School Board Member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley Addresses Budget and Student Support Needs
Arlington County School Board member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley addressed the body regarding the proposed new budget for the district. She raised specific concerns about whether...
Arlington Public Schools Data Shows Improvements in Key Areas
Arlington Public Schools presented updated statistics during the recent School Board meeting that outlined advancements in several student-focused areas. The information covered improvements in...
Supervisor Matt Letourneau Addresses Building Heights in Loudoun Zoning Discussion
During a session of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Matt Letourneau spoke on the topic of building height regulations. He expressed the view...
Fairfax County School Board Approves Salaries and Appointments for 2026-2027
The Fairfax County School Board convened to establish salaries and organizational appointments for the 2026-2027 period. Members reviewed proposals presented by Vice Chair Kyle...
Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Discusses Working Relationships in Congress
Representative Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat representing Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, has noted his capacity to work effectively with progressive members of his party. These...
Virginia moves toward regulating self-driving vehicles amid safety and liability concerns
Virginia is closer to regulating self-driving vehicles, which have steadily increased nationwide despite continued concerns over safety.
Despite crashes that have led to restrictions in...
Loudoun County Neighbors Seek Tighter Rules on Data Center Noise
Data center operations in Loudoun County have generated reports of noise pollution that affect the daily routines of residents in Sterling and surrounding areas....
Spotsylvania County School Board Votes Against Expanded Drug Testing Policies
The Spotsylvania County School Board approved two separate measures by identical 4-3 votes during its recent session.
One measure would have required drug testing for...
Fairfax City Council Reviews Large-Scale Housing Development
Council Session Addresses Development Scale
Fairfax City Council held a meeting on July 28, 2026, focused on housing matters. Council Member Stacy Hall shared observations...
Fairfax County School Board Member Karl Frisch Receives Traffic Citation
Karl Frisch serves as the Providence District representative on the Fairfax County Public Schools Board. He was pulled over last month and issued a...
Developer Requests Zoning Modifications for Tysons Data Center Project
A data center developer has applied for exceptions to several Fairfax County zoning requirements as part of a project in the Tysons area. Serverfarm...
Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Addresses Inquiries on Organizational Ties and India Policy Views
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam participated in an exchange that included questions about his connections to certain organizations. The inquiries referenced the HSS and its described...
Fairfax City Council Reviews Revised Development Plans for University Drive Site
Fairfax City Council convened a work session to discuss a redevelopment request involving properties at 10300 Willard Way and 3922 Blenheim Boulevard. The focus...
Fairfax County Adopts $5.9 Billion Budget Highlighting Tax Rate Cut and Rising Homeowner Bills
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has officially adopted a $5.9 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, balancing a slight reduction in the...
Loudoun County, other Virginia localities consider hitting the brakes on data center development
Loudoun County, ground zero of Data Center Alley and home to over 250 of the power-hungry digital warehouse facilities, is considering a pause on...
Loudoun County Approves $5.4 Billion Budget Featuring $105 Million Increase for Public Schools
Loudoun County officials have officially adopted a comprehensive financial plan that includes a massive funding boost for local education. The newly approved budget allocates...
Fairfax County FY2027 Budget Introduces Police Oversight Consolidation and Expanded Land Use System Funding
The Fairfax County government is preparing to implement notable administrative reorganizations within its upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget. Local officials have outlined specific financial...