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Prince William County Advances FY2027 Budget with Major Investments in Public Safety and Special...

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The Prince William County government has officially advanced its fiscal year 2027 budget, placing a heavy emphasis on public safety and special education funding....
House keys sitting on an eviction notice received in the mail. (Photo by Getty Images)

Late on rent? New Virginia law gives tenants more time and protection from eviction 

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Tamiaka Bryant has rebuilt her life from scratch before. She doesn’t want to have to do it again.  Originally from North Carolina, Bryant saw her...

Fairfax County Approves FY2027 Budget with Increased Investments in Affordable Housing and Home Repair...

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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently finalized the comprehensive fiscal year 2027 budget, placing a significant emphasis on community spending, expanding affordable housing,...

Fairfax County Adopts $5.9 Billion Budget Amid Revenue Shifts and School Funding Debates

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The adoption of a $5.9 billion budget in Fairfax County has introduced significant shifts in local government spending and revenue generation. Local officials faced...

Fairfax County Public Schools Face Scrutiny Over IEP Implementation

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Reports have emerged regarding difficulties in the implementation of individualized education programs within Fairfax County Public Schools. A father has described challenges related to...

Virginia Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Massive Public Sector Compensation Hikes

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Taxpayers in the Commonwealth of Virginia are once again being asked to shoulder the burden of expanding government payrolls as lawmakers push forward with...

Fairfax County Proposes $49.1 Million Increase in Personnel Services for FY 2027 Budget

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Fairfax County is advancing a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes a significant net increase of $49.1 million allocated specifically for...

Virginia’s $117.6 Million Education Bonus Highlights Concerns Over State Spending and Local Tax Burdens

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Virginia lawmakers are once again reaching into the general fund, this time allocating $117.6 million for a one-time bonus program aimed at public education...

Fairfax County FY 2027 Budget Maintains Unassigned Fund Balance Amid Tax Adjustments

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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently finalized the markup for the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund budget, navigating complex financial pressures. Despite numerous...

Seventh Grader Addresses Arlington School Board on TJ Middle School Conditions

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A seventh-grade student appeared before the Arlington County School Board to discuss conditions at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. The remarks centered on the state...

Virginia’s $770 Million Teacher Pay Hike Sparks Concerns Over Runaway State Spending

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Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive financial burden as the state government commits an astonishing $770 million to fund a four percent salary increase...

Fairfax County Adopts FY2027 Budget with Lower Tax Rate but Higher Average Bills

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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has officially adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget, introducing shifts in local taxation and revenue generation. While the...

Fairfax County Proposes $49.17 Million Increase in Personnel Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

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The Fairfax County Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal includes a significant financial investment in the local government workforce, featuring a net increase of $49.17...

Fairfax County Budget Fully Funds Employee Compensation Increases and Collective Bargaining Agreements

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Fairfax County officials have advanced a comprehensive budget plan that prioritizes substantial compensation increases for government employees across multiple departments. The financial framework includes...

Virginia Lawmakers Push Historic Spending Increases Amid Concerns Over Budget Bloat and Taxpayer Burden

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The recently unveiled Virginia budget for the FY2027-FY2028 biennium introduces unprecedented levels of state spending that have raised immediate alarms regarding fiscal restraint. At...

Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Shoulder $17 Million for Eviction Prevention as State Backfills Federal...

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STATE TAXPAYERS ON THE HOOK Virginia taxpayers are now being asked to shoulder the financial burden of pandemic-era welfare programs that were originally funded by...

Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Foot $150 Million Bill for Expiring Federal Healthcare Subsidies

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The recent Virginia state budget negotiations have culminated in a massive taxpayer-funded bailout to cover the expiration of federal healthcare subsidies. Lawmakers ultimately approved...

Prince William County Public Schools Secures 6.27% Average Pay Increase for Staff in Historic...

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Historic Budget Approval for Local Schools Prince William County Public Schools employees are slated to receive an average compensation increase of 6.27 percent under the...

School Board Member Highlights Effects of State Rules on Discipline

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Prince William County School Board member Justin Wilk spoke at a board meeting regarding new state regulations passed in Richmond. These measures have introduced...
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building pictured on Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)

Virginia schools gain spending flexibility under federal program

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Virginia schools will have greater agency in administrative decisions and flexibility in how they spend federal funds heading into the upcoming school year, potentially...

Video Shows Campaign Sign Vandalism Involving Jen Kiggans Materials

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A video posted online shows the destruction of a campaign sign belonging to Congresswoman Jen Kiggans. The footage captures the act occurring during daylight...

Julie Perry Discusses Education Priorities in Congressional Bid

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Congressional candidate Julie Perry, a teacher by profession, has outlined her reasons for seeking a seat in Congress with an emphasis on education matters....

Virginia Hoards $585.5 Million Surplus as Taxpayers Demand Relief from Government Bloat

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Virginia taxpayers have once again funded a massive government surplus, with Fiscal Year 2026 ending with an excess of $936.3 million in the general...

Virginia Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Record Two Billion Dollar Education Spending Spree

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The recently finalized fiscal year 2027 to 2028 biennium budget for the State of Virginia includes a staggering two billion dollar investment in new...

Virginia General Assembly Pushes $79.1 Million Taxpayer Bailout to Cover Expiring Federal Healthcare Subsidies

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Lawmakers in Richmond are pushing forward a massive spending initiative that will cost Virginia taxpayers tens of millions of dollars to prop up expiring...

Millions in Taxpayer Funds Funneled into Questionable James Madison University Renovation Project

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Taxpayers in Virginia are facing another massive bill as state budget allocations for higher education continue to skyrocket without sufficient legislative oversight. James Madison...

Prince William County Directs $5 Million to Affordable Housing in FY2027 Budget

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Prince William County officials have finalized the fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a notable five million dollar contribution to the local Affordable Housing...

Prince William County Approves FY2027 Budget with Major Hiring Push for First Responders and...

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Prince William County is preparing for significant workforce expansion in the upcoming fiscal year, driven by the newly outlined FY2027 budget. The comprehensive financial...

Accelerated Medicaid Spending Hikes Threaten Virginia’s Fiscal Stability

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Virginia taxpayers are facing another significant expansion of state spending as government officials push forward with accelerated Medicaid reimbursement hikes. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently...

Virginia Enacts New Law Prohibiting Bribery to Influence Voter Registration

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Virginia lawmakers have passed and enacted House Bill 113, a measure designed to strengthen protections against corruption in the state's voter registration system. The...

Virginia Delegate Proposes Historic Recognition for Bicentennial Family Farms

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In the 2026 Virginia House of Delegates regular session, Delegate Jason Ballard introduced House Bill 104 to amend state law regarding the Virginia Historic...

Virginia Senator Proposes Fines to Curb Gas Station Heroin Sales

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Senator Bill Stanley has introduced legislation designed to address the distribution of gas station heroin through retail outlets in Virginia. The bill centers on...

Virginia Allocates $116.3 Million for School Bonuses Amid Growing Budget Concerns

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The state of Virginia is preparing to distribute a staggering $116.3 million in taxpayer funds to cover a one-time bonus payment for public school...

Virginia Education Budget Balloons with $148.4 Million Spending Hike

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Fiscal Concerns Over Ballooning Education Budget Virginia taxpayers are facing another massive expansion of state spending as lawmakers push a staggering $148.4 million budget increase...

Prince William County Approves Historic $1.1 Billion Transfer to Public Schools

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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors has officially approved a substantial financial package that includes a massive $1.1 billion transfer to Prince William...

Virginia Taxpayers Face Another Massive Bill as State Approves $117.6 Million for School Bonuses

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The Virginia state budget continues to expand at a rapid pace, placing an ever-growing financial burden on hardworking taxpayers across the commonwealth. Lawmakers have...

Virginia Taxpayers Shoulder the Burden as Lawmakers Push Costly State Employee Pay Raises

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Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive financial commitment following the approval of a revised state budget that significantly expands government spending. Lawmakers recently finalized...

Virginia Budget Expands State Spending With $500,000 Grant for School Defibrillators

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Virginia lawmakers have allocated a substantial half-million dollars from the state general fund for the upcoming fiscal year to equip schools with medical emergency...

Virginia Legislature Rejects Governor Youngkin’s Tax Cuts for Workers, Keeping Millions in State Coffers

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The Virginia state legislature recently rejected a budget proposal from Governor Glenn Youngkin that would have provided significant tax relief to hard-working citizens across...

Northern Virginia’s Data Center Boom Threatens Family Health with Expanding Power Lines and Substations

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Rapid data center construction across Loudoun and Prince William Counties is forcing a massive expansion of high-voltage transmission lines and substations that scientific research...

Virginia Budget Proposal Champions Tax Conformity to Save Taxpayers $148.6 Million in FY 2027

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Virginia lawmakers are currently debating a critical budget measure that would conform the state tax code to federal provisions outlined in H.R. 1. This...

Virginia General Assembly Passes Bill Extending Assault and Battery Protections to Temporary District Court...

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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Measure to Protect Temporary District Court Judges from Assault and Battery The Virginia General Assembly has passed House Bill 124, a piece...

Historic $2 Billion Education Spending Sparks Conservative Concerns Over Government Bloat in Virginia

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The newly proposed Virginia biennium budget for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 introduces a staggering level of state spending that has raised significant concerns...

Prince William County Approves Historic $1.1 Billion Transfer to Public Schools

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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently approved a historic budget measure that will transfer an unprecedented $1.1 billion to Prince William County...

Virginia Allocates $1.25 Million in Taxpayer Funds to Study K-12 Education Spending

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The Virginia legislature has finalized a state budget that includes a massive $1.25 million allocation aimed at reviewing the public education funding formula. This...

Virginia’s $1.8 Billion Education Budget Hike Raises Red Flags for Fiscal Conservatives

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Virginia taxpayers are bracing for another massive expansion of state spending as lawmakers prepare the budget for the upcoming 2026-2028 biennium. House Speaker Don...

Prince William County Public Schools Approves Historic Budget Featuring 6.27% Average Salary Increase

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Prince William County Public Schools employees are set to receive an average salary increase of 6.27 percent following the implementation of a new collective...

Fairfax County Adopts FY2027 Budget Amid Debates Over School Funding and Personnel Costs

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Navigating a Complex Budgetary Landscape The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget, navigating significant financial hurdles to fund essential...

Loudoun County Advances $5.4 Billion FY2027 Budget with Massive Education Funding Increase

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The Loudoun County government is advancing a massive financial blueprint for the upcoming fiscal year, featuring a historic investment in local education. The proposed...

Prince William County Allocates One Million Dollars for Expanded Firefighter Cancer Screenings

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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently approved a significant measure to protect the long-term health of local emergency responders by allocating one...