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Wakefield Students Propose Pickleball League to Arlington County School Board
Wakefield students are actively advocating for the creation of an official pickleball league in Arlington Public Schools. Coach PJ Park delivered remarks on their...
Resident Addresses Arlington County Board on Proposed Rosslyn Boathouse Project
A resident appeared before the Arlington County Board to express concerns regarding the proposed Roslyn Boathouse project. The comments focused on the need to...
Virginia General Assembly Enacts Bill on Criminal Discovery Materials
In the 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, legislation requiring enhanced access to discovery materials for the accused in criminal cases was enacted...
Virginia Enacts New Requirements for Timely School Board Employee Grievance Resolutions
Virginia has taken a significant step toward improving the management of employment relations in its public schools with the enactment of new legislation governing...
Virginia Budget Proposal Reaches Near $100 Billion as Spending Outpaces Revenue Growth
Outgoing Governor Glenn Youngkin released the biennial budget on December 17, 2025, outlining significant fiscal priorities for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The proposed general...
Taxpayers on the Hook for Massive $115.3 Million James Madison University Expansion
Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive financial burden as the upcoming FY2027 state budget includes a staggering $115.3 million allocation for a single building...
Virginia’s $1.4 Billion Education Budget Surge Sparks Conservative Concerns Over Runaway Spending
Lawmakers in Virginia have recently finalized a state budget that includes a massive $1.4 billion overall increase in K-12 public education funding. This unprecedented...
Spanberger unveils reformed practices for Va. prisons and council on corrections
A new council convened by Gov. Abigail Spanberger aims to help solve longstanding issues in Virginia’s prisons that residents and correctional officers have expressed...
Free Breakfast to Virginia Public School Students
The 2026 session of the Virginia House of Delegates featured the introduction of House Bill 96, legislation that would mandate the availability of school...
Virginia General Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Bribes for Voter Registration
The Virginia General Assembly has recently approved and enacted a new law designed to protect the voter registration process from corruption. House Bill 113,...
Virginia Delegate’s Bill to Increase Penalty for Voluntary Manslaughter Fails in House Committee
The 2026 Virginia legislative session featured the introduction of House Bill 102 by Delegate Jason Ballard. This legislation proposed significant changes to the penalty...
Virginia House Advances Firearm Transfer Rules in 2026 Legislation Amid Opposition
In the 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, House Bill 93 emerged as a key piece of legislation concerning the handling of firearms...
Virginia House of Delegates Approves Bill Establishing Standards for Limiting Room Confinement of Minors...
The Virginia House of Delegates approved legislation during the 2026 regular session that directs the Department of Juvenile Justice to establish standards for limiting...
Virginia Bill Restricts Sources for Voter Registration Cancellations and Reinforces Military Voter Protections
The Virginia General Assembly has taken action on legislation that addresses the cancellation of voter registrations in the Commonwealth. Designated as House Bill 111,...
Virginia’s $17 Million Eviction Program Expansion Sparks Fiscal Concerns
The Virginia state budget recently advanced a massive expansion of taxpayer-funded housing subsidies, raising concerns among fiscal conservatives about runaway spending. Lawmakers allocated an...
Officials push for transparency on testing around Shoosmith Landfill
Local, state, and federal officials held a closed-door meeting on July 1 to discuss the next steps for managing Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield, which...
Eight school-based health clinics close in Southwest Virginia as federal funding pressures mount
Federally Qualified Health Centers in Southwest Virginia have shut down eight school-based health clinics, prompting the Virginia Community Healthcare Association to urge U.S. Rep....
Virginia Delegate Introduces Legislation to Extend Early Intervention Services for Children with Disabilities
The 2026 Virginia legislative session saw the introduction of HB103, a bill sponsored by Delegate Jason Ballard that aims to extend the Early Intervention...
Loudoun County Terminates Commuter Bus Pilot Program After Low Ridership
Loudoun County has discontinued its commuter bus program after an investment of nearly $1 million yielded average ridership of less than one passenger per...
Fairfax School Board Considers Limits on Public Input for Year-Round School Plans
During a recent Fairfax County School Board meeting, member Karl Frisch addressed the topic of year-round schooling and the role of community feedback. Frisch...
Va. education department says failed proposal to delay cut scores stemmed from legislative mandates
The Virginia Department of Education says its unsuccessful and much-criticized pitch to push back the state’s new proficiency benchmarks for reading and math by...
Four Virginia counties will pump almost 20 million gallons of water a day to...
How you look at something – the frame you use and your perspective – often influences what you see.
This holds true with the issue...
Virginia House Bill 81 Directs Review of Maximum Temperature Standards for Certain Rooms
In the 2026 session of the Virginia House of Delegates, House Bill 81 was introduced to direct certain state agencies to amend their regulations...
New Virginia Law Directs Standards for Reducing Confinement Time for Minors in Juvenile Correctional...
In the 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, lawmakers approved House Bill 91, directing the Department of Juvenile Justice to establish standards for...
The rush to pass legislation at the last minute has led to errors.
It's not the fault of Democrats when they pursue bad policies, like infringing rights, increasing taxes, and letting criminals go free early.
Rarely if ever,...
State’s love affair with data centers is cooling
Data centers. Data centers. They are a necessity.
We could benefit from data centers building in areas where there is a greater need, and doing...
Colgan High School Student Places Third in Virginia DECA Finance Competition
Dylan Tobian a student at Colgan High School earned third place in the Virginia state DECA finance competition. This result represents the highest placement...
Loudoun Guild President Testifies Against Valley Commerce Center Proposal
Sherry Shields serves as president of the Loudoun Bed & Breakfast Guild. She delivered testimony before the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. The focus...
Feds launch groundbreaking electric plane pilot program in Virginia
A view of BETA Technologies' Alia A250 Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft in Charlottesville. (Photo by Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury)
Virginia hosted the first flight of...
Prince William County Advances FY2027 Budget with Historic $1.1 Billion School Transfer
The Prince William County government has officially outlined its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, featuring a historic $1.1 billion transfer to Prince William County Public...
Manassas Park Schools Seek $900,000 from Reserves Amid Enrollment Declines
The Manassas Park City Public Schools system is facing heightened scrutiny regarding its fiscal year 2027 budget proposals and administrative transparency. District officials have...
Prince William County Adds Speed Cameras in Construction Zones
Prince William County has announced the introduction of speed cameras in construction zones across its roadways. The cameras are intended to monitor and deter...
Hollymead Elementary Principal Resigns Following Staff Member’s Arrest on Felony Charges
Albemarle County Public Schools has accepted the resignation of Hollymead Elementary School Principal Joe McCauley amid a sexual abuse scandal involving a former staff...
Bert Mizusawa Suggests Capital Gains Exclusion Update for Housing Relief
Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa has presented a proposal to modify capital gains tax exclusions related to the sale of principal residences as a means...
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Votes Against KIDS Act Despite Having Children of His Own
As a parent in Loudoun County, Virginia, few issues hit closer to home than the safety of our children online. In an era where...
Virginia nonprofit launches mobile tech education bus for underserved students
Two retired military cybersecurity experts in Virginia recently launched a bus service in Hampton Roads to raise awareness and educate students about technology, after...
Youth Detention Pressures Mount in Hampton Roads Region
Hampton Roads communities are confronting challenges in their youth detention services as juveniles are sent to facilities outside their immediate areas. The practice stems...
Virginia Legislation Refines Voter Registration Cancellation Procedures
The Virginia House of Delegates has advanced legislation aimed at refining the procedures for cancelling voter registrations in the state. House Bill 111 amends...
Parent Delivers Remarks on School Priorities During Loudoun Meeting
During a public comment period at a Loudoun County Public Schools meeting, a parent presented remarks to school officials. The comments focused on the...
Mother Addresses Arlington School Board on Special Education Practices
During a recent Arlington School Board meeting in Arlington County, a mother delivered public comments about special education services. She stated that schools are...
Jason Miyares Address Marijuana Framework in State Budget
Attorney General Jason Miyares released a statement regarding Governor Abigail Spanberger and efforts surrounding marijuana commercialization in Virginia. Miyares recalled his earlier warning that...
Prince William County School Board Hears Concerns from Mother Regarding Alleged Bus Incident
A mother spoke at a meeting of the Prince William County School Board to discuss an alleged interaction between her daughter and a bus...
Virginia Senate Race Features Republican David Williams Challenging Incumbent Mark Warner
David Williams, a Republican, is seeking the party's nomination for U.S. Senate in Virginia ahead of the 2026 elections. His campaign focuses on opposing...
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Virginia Over Semi-Automatic Rifle Restrictions
The United States Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit on July 1, 2026, against the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia State Police....
Resident Voices Concerns Over Proposed Rosslyn Boathouse at Arlington Meeting
During a public comment period at an Arlington County Board meeting, a resident presented objections to the proposed Rosslyn Boathouse project. The comments centered...
Democrats challenge Beyer in Va.’s 8th Congressional District, marred by federal layoffs
Everyone in Northern Virginia knows someone who was “DOGEd,” either laid off or otherwise impacted by sweeping cuts initiated through President Donald Trump and...
Loudoun County School Board Examines Classroom Evacuation Alerts
During a Loudoun County School Board meeting, members engaged in discussion regarding policies for notifying parents when classrooms are evacuated due to student dysregulation....
Franklin City Parent Delivers Message to School Board on Student Futures
A parent in Franklin City addressed the school board during a recent public comment session. The individual presented remarks focused on the future prospects...
Virginia Lawmakers Enact Reforms to School Board Grievance Procedures
The Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 116 during the 2026 regular session, a measure that amends the Code of Virginia to require specific...
Prince William County School Board Discusses Discipline Policy Updates
During a recent Prince William County School Board meeting, members addressed key elements of the district's discipline policy. The discussion focused on questions regarding...