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Miyares Testimony Addresses Fairfax Immigration Detainer Issues
Attorney General Jason Miyares presented details regarding the effects of sanctuary policies in Fairfax County during a recent public testimony. The remarks centered on...
Virginia House Bill 53 Proposes Adjustments to School Bullying Definition
The Virginia House of Delegates took up House Bill 53 during its 2026 regular session, focusing on adjustments to the definition of student bullying...
Loudoun County Board Advances Data Center Approval on Consent Agenda
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors moved a data center approval to its consent agenda during a recent session. Phyllis Randall participated in the...
Fairfax County Schools Install Stop-Arm Cameras for Bus Safety
Fairfax County Schools have placed fifty stop-arm cameras into active use on school buses. Fifty additional cameras are set to come online by the...
Virginia’s colleges and universities brace for major accreditation overhaul
Virginia’s colleges and universities may soon face heightened competition and political scrutiny, educators and related groups say, as the U.S. Department of Education advanced...
Abigail Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have created Virginia’s long-delayed adult-use cannabis retail market, halting an effort lawmakers spent months negotiating...
Separate Tax Rates for Land and Improvements in Fredericksburg
The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session featured the introduction of House Bill 72, a piece of legislation focused on modifying real property tax rules...
Student Testifies on Smartphone Impacts at Fairfax County School Board
During a meeting of the Fairfax County School Board a student delivered testimony regarding the effects of smartphones on middle school students. The speaker...
New law will enhance emergency response for people with disabilities
Two things inspired Del. Leslie Mehta, D-Chesterfield, the most when she sought public office: her now-deceased eldest daughter Brooke and her passion for healthcare...
Fairfax County School Board Recognizes Coach Vaughn Lewis Contributions
Ricardy Anderson, the Mason District representative on the Fairfax County School Board, spoke during a formal resolution to dedicate the Vaughn Lewis Field. Her...
Measure Allowing Localities to Revert Local Election Schedules
Delegate Rob Bloxom has introduced House Bill 51 in the 2026 Virginia House of Delegates session to amend provisions governing the timing of certain...
Fairfax County Master Gardeners Observe 50th Anniversary of Local Horticulture Programs
Fairfax County Master Gardeners have reached the milestone of fifty years of activity centered on horticulture, education, and efforts related to hunger. The group...
Virginia House Bill 50 Proposes Study on Cricket as Sanctioned High School Sport
In the 2026 session of the Virginia House of Delegates, a bill was introduced that would encourage the Virginia High School League to conduct...
Special Education Issues at Stonebridge High School Prompt Community Discussion in Loudoun County
Special education students in Loudoun County have been described as facing an alarming state of affairs within the public school system. Parents from Stonebridge...
Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee Declines to Oppose Three Proposed Constitutional Amendments
RICHMOND, Va. — The Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee has voted to take no official position on three constitutional amendments that will...
Governor Abigail Spanberger fires Virginia Tech Rector Rocovich, appoints Dominion Energy’s Edward Baine as...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has removed Rector John Rocovich from Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors, citing misconduct in a letter sent Wednesday.
On Thursday, she announced...
Virginia budget impasse threatens school funding, poses potential staffing challenges
If state leaders don’t finalize the budget by July 1, Virginia school leaders say there will be insufficient funding for special education, at-risk students,...
Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond as budget deadline nears
Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond this month for another attempt to reach a budget deal, with just days until the start...
Jason Miyares Addresses Fairfax County Immigration Enforcement Issues
Jason Miyares has spoken regarding Fairfax County sanctuary policies and their connection to crimes involving an illegal alien. The discussion focused on events in...
Virginia House Advances Legislation Updating Historical Horse Racing Revenue Distribution
In the 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, the House of Delegates approved House Bill 49, a piece of legislation that modifies the...
Virginia House Advances Bill Expanding Uses of Passenger Vehicle Fees for Local Emergency Medical...
Virginia lawmakers have moved forward with a proposal to update how local communities can spend money collected from fees on certain types of vehicles....
Fairfax County School Board Reviews O-Days Policy on Assessments
Fairfax County School Board members engaged in a debate regarding O-Days and their role within the school calendar. The session addressed questions about whether...
Questions Raised on Fairfax County ICE Notification Practices
Stacey Kincaid and Steve Descano have addressed their practices concerning notifications to ICE in Fairfax County. The officials have maintained that certain legal considerations...
Testimony Raises Concerns Over Special Education at Stonebridge High School
A parent associated with Stonebridge High School provided public comments at a Loudoun County School Board meeting. The remarks centered on the status of...
Is Dominion’s plan to merge with NextEra good or bad for Virginians?
Man, even the Pope doesn’t like data centers.
In his new encyclical on artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV laid out the dangers of the mad...
Legislation to Incorporate Inflation in Virginia Real Property Tax Assessments
In the ongoing efforts to refine local government financing in Virginia, Delegate Joseph McNamara has introduced House Bill 68 during the 2026 Regular Session...
Traffic Detour Plans Set for PWC Parkway and Minnieville Road Intersection
A major traffic adjustment is scheduled to begin at the intersection of PWC Parkway and Minnieville Road in July. This shift will introduce new...
Prince William County Lowers Real Estate Tax Rate, But Average Homeowner Bill Still Rises
The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors approved its Fiscal Year 2026 budget on April 22, 2025, including a reduction in the real...
Virginia Legislature Advances Offshore Wind Workforce Training Initiative
The Virginia General Assembly has approved a new law intended to equip the state's workforce with the skills necessary for the offshore wind industry....
Legislative Remarks on Judicial Balance in Virginia
William Stanley spoke about the influence of politics on the scales of justice during a public address. He described situations in which fairness in...
Virginia Senator Ryan McDougle Discusses Concerns Over Ballot Language and Policy Costs
Senator Ryan McDougle delivered comments in the Virginia Senate regarding aspects of the legislative process that he characterized as involving trickery. His remarks centered...
SELC appeals to state supreme court over SCC approval of Dominion’s Chesterfield gas plant
The Southern Environmental Law Center, representing the Chesterfield County branch of the NAACP, Appalachian Voices, and Mothers Out Front, on Wednesday filed an appeal...
Hakeem Jeffries Signals Democratic Push to Reinstate Virginia’s Rejected Congressional Map for 2028
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has indicated that Democrats plan to pursue restoration of a congressional redistricting plan in Virginia that was struck...
Thousands of Virginians will regain the right to vote next month
Virginia resident Tati King, a former felon who helped lead a major lawsuit to win back his and others' voting rights, stands outside of...
Prince William County Public Schools Advances $2.9 Billion Budget Following Board Deliberations
In the public meeting, a board member addressed the assembly, noting that the schools employ more individuals than any other entity in Prince William...
Fairfax Case Involving Hiram Baca Daniel Rodriguez Raises Questions on Plea Deal Outcomes
The case of Hiram Baca Daniel Rodriguez, a repeat offender in Fairfax County, has drawn attention to prosecutorial practices in the office of Commonwealth...
Spanberger weighs legislation to allow class action lawsuits in Virginia courts
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing whether to sign or veto legislation that would, for the first time, allow Virginians to file...
Bill to bar out-of-state transfers to Red Onion vetoed, lawsuit on living conditions set...
Red Onion State Prison, a Southwest Virginia correctional facility, has come under scrutiny in recent years for inmates’ allegations of racism, retaliation and abuse,...
Chesapeake Bay sees increase in juvenile blue crabs, drop in adult females
For the last five years, populations of juvenile blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay had struggled to thrive. From 2010 to 2023, the population...
Fairfax County Steve Descano and Stacey Kincaid Under Scrutiny Following Fatal Stabbing of Stephanie...
Hybla Valley, Va. — The February 23, 2026, stabbing death of 41-year-old Stephanie Minter at a Northern Virginia bus stop has intensified national debate...
FOIA Lawsuit Reveals Fairfax County School Board’s Closed-Door Approval of Staff Compensation Increases
The Fairfax County School Board comprises Chair Sandy Anderson, Karl Frisch (Providence District), Melanie Meren (Hunter Mill District), Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock District), Mateo...
Spanberger’s ICE actions deepen divide with Virginia Democrats
Gov. Abigail Spanberger within just 24 hours vetoed two legislative packages aimed at limiting federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Virginia while simultaneously...
10th-Grade Student Testifies at Fairfax School Board on Risks of Early Smartphone Use
According to the student's remarks, attachments to stuffed animals develop gradually over years, but smartphones forge similar yet more intense dependencies almost immediately due...
Time for New Leadership: Loudoun’s Bloated FY 2027 Budget
Loudoun County has released its proposed FY 2027 budget, and it sends a clear message: business as usual continues.
The County Administrator is proposing a 5%...
Dominion just can’t kick its fossil fuel addiction
Flush with success after the SCC ignored legal deficiencies and approved the company’s plan for a large gas peaker plant in Chesterfield, Dominion Energy...
Preservation, environmental groups say Valley Link transmission line risks Virginia’s natural resources
Ten historic preservation and environmental groups are cautioning against the potential impacts of the proposed high-powered Valley Link transmission line that will span 115-miles...
Justice High School Rowing Team Addresses Cost Barriers and Equity Issues in Fairfax County
Rowing functions as a club sport adhering to Virginia High School League standards within Fairfax County Public Schools, relying on participant fees, boosters, and...
Supervisor Pat Harrity Highlights Support Needs for Autistic Adults in Workforce
Supervisor Pat Harrity of Fairfax County has spoken about the significance of Autism Acceptance Month in drawing attention to support services for autistic adults....
Virginia revenues surge despite job losses amid budget standoff
Virginia’s economy is showing increasing signs of strain from slower job growth, rising inflation and weakening consumer confidence, even as state revenues continue exceeding...
Loudoun County Examines Pay for Substitute School Bus Drivers
Substitute bus drivers serving Loudoun County Public Schools perform duties that include extra safety procedures and routine pre-trip inspections, setting their work apart from...
Abigail Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation aimed at tightening safety standards for rideshare services in Virginia, accelerating new requirements for driver...
Loudoun County Teams Advance to World Championships in Odyssey of the Mind and Robotics
Students from Loudoun County schools have qualified for the World Championships in Odyssey of the Mind and Robotics. The teams earned their spots through...
$193M shortfall with construction funds Virginia transportation board
The Commonwealth Transportation Board voted to transfer funds from construction projects and other areas to address a $193 million budget shortfall caused by increased...
Tensions Escalate at Fairfax County School Board Over Transparency in Tech Contract Discussion
The Fairfax County School Board comprises 12 members: Sandy Anderson, Chair, Springfield District; Karl Frisch, Providence District; Melanie Meren, Hunter Mill District; Robyn Lady,...
Loudoun Education Foundation Highlights Collaborative Efforts with Loudoun County Public Schools to Enhance Student...
These initiatives span categories including programs for students, support for educators, key events, and collaborations with various organizations. The foundation, which engages the community...
Franklin City Speaker Addresses Community Role in School Funding Discussions
During a session held in the City of Franklin Virginia municipal chamber, a speaker outlined approaches for residents to become more active in matters...
Fairfax County Data Shows Releases of Deportable Individuals Despite Detainers
Available reports detail that Fairfax County holds a national ranking of third when it comes to the release of deportable individuals even when Immigration...
Norfolk Police Officers Allege Retaliation After Raising Concerns Over Transgender-Identified Male Recruit in Women’s...
NORFOLK, Va. — Female officers at the Norfolk Police Department say they faced suspensions and career threats after objecting to a transgender-identified male recruit’s...
Survey Data Highlights Concerns Over Fairfax County Schools’ Early Release Days and Absenteeism Trends
The discussion centered on Fairfax County School Board matters, with the board comprising Chair Sandy Anderson of Springfield District, Ricardy Anderson of Mason District,...
Virginia governor signs Dominion-backed bills. All eyes on regulators now.
RICHMOND, Va.—Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday signed legislation that directs regulators to assign electricity costs to data centers and allows Dominion Energy to spend...
New state law mandates review of Dominion’s load forecasting, as data centers raise concerns
Virginia State Corporation Commission members hear testimony concerning Dominion Energy's proposed rate increase and plan to create a new rate class for data centers...
US Supreme Court decision ends Virginia’s redistricting fight, reshapes 2026 races
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision late Friday to reject Virginia Democrats’ emergency appeal over congressional redistricting effectively ended any remaining effort to revive the...
Here’s what House lawmakers want to require of data centers to keep their sales...
Del. Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, walks the House floor towards the dais after being re-elected Virginia House Speaker in January 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene...
Dominion proposes slight decrease in offshore wind cost on monthly bills
Dominion Energy installed two test turbines to generate power 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, seen here in 2021, as a precursor...
Abigail Spanberger vetoes bills allowing public employees to collectively bargain working condition, wages
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed collective bargaining legislation Thursday, drawing major criticism from some of the state’s largest unions and labor advocate groups.
The governor previously...
Fairfax County School Board Grapples with Early Release Days Amid Debate Over Unmet Expectations
McElveen addressed the board, noting specific commitments made alongside other policy discussions. He referenced promises 'that same night that we were promised language in...
Prince William Supervisor Yesli Vega Alleges Backroom Politics in Union Vote
Vega stated that respect must be earned and criticized what she perceived as efforts to exclude her from key discussions. She expressed disbelief at...
Fairfax County School Board Member Raises Concerns in Debate Over Leadership Role
The appointee in question appears to be Kyle McDaniel, who was elevated to Vice Chair of the Budget Committee earlier in March 2026. McDaniel...
Franklin City Parent Alleges Systemic Special Ed Safety Lapses at School Board Meeting
Key allegations included a failure to properly investigate incidents, a lack of transparency, and instances where parents were not informed about occurrences involving their...
NAACP asks US Supreme Court to overturn Virginia redistricting decision
A Fairfax County voter receives a sticker after casting a ballot. (Photo by Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury)
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People...
Prince William County Proclaims April 2026 Sikh and Punjabi Heritage and Appreciation Month
According to the proclamation, Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that originated in the state of Punjab, located in what is now parts of modern-day...
Loudoun County Public Schools Address Health Insurance Fund Challenges in Latest Budget Review
The first quarter analysis indicated the fund balance was forecasted to run an operational loss without a FY26 fund balance transfer from the county...
Parent Delivers Critical Testimony on Franklin City Schools’ Math Improvement Plan at Board Meeting
The speaker detailed concerns over the plan's use of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), stating it provides no specific measures to aid pupils. He...
“You Have to Stop the Finger Pointing”: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff...
Fairfax County, Virginia (May 14, 2026) — The bitter feud between Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay and Hunter Mill District School...
Over 80% of Virginia experiencing severe drought conditions
A farm in King William County in April 2020. (Photo by Sarah Vogelsong /Virginia Mercury)
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows the entirety of...
The sheer waste of Virginia’s redistricting referendum staggers the conscience
Signs encourage voters to reject or approve a proposal to give lawmakers temporary power to redraw the state's congressional maps outside the Hanover County...
60 acres of Virginia Land Given for Free in Henrico for Black Virginians to...
Duron Chavis on land transferred to the Central Virginia Agrarian Community Land Trust. May 2026. (Photo by Shannon Heckt/Virginia Mercury)
In a fallow field off...
Virginia Democrat Suhas Subramanyam Weigh Dramatic Court Changes After Supreme Court Strikes Down Voter-Approved...
CHANTILLY, Va. — In the wake of a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a newly approved congressional redistricting map, some Democrats are exploring...
Virginia House Debates SB727: Bill Banning Assault Firearm Carry in Public Passes Amid Controversy
Tom Garrett described initial shock upon reading the text, which bars carrying such weapons 'about his person' in public areas. He employed a Venn...
Mother Raises Serious Allegations Against Franklin City Schools Over Special Needs Student Care
She contended that although funding is designated to follow individual special needs students, the corresponding level of care does not materialize. According to her...
Fairfax County School Board Faces Internal Criticism from Melanie Meren Over Data Gaps in...
The Fairfax County School Board, which includes Chair Sandy Anderson (At-Large), Karl Frisch (Providence District), Melanie Meren (Hunter Mill District), Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock...
SEIU Union Funds Fuel Expensive Virginia Redistricting Referendum That Was Later Struck Down
In early April 2026, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Virginia State Council announced a $500,000 contribution from member dues to Virginians for Fair...
Virginia Democrats seek emergency injunction from US Supreme Court in redistricting fight
The U.S. Supreme Court building. (Photo by Ariana Figueroa/States Newsroom)
Virginia Democrats on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive the voter-approved redistricting amendment...
Move over, sheep. Cattle are grazing solar sites, too, and that’s good news for...
Cows graze under solar panels at Silicon Ranch's 3.5-MW solar farm in Rutherford County, Tennessee. (Photo courtesy Silicon Ranch)
The conventional wisdom was wrong. And...
House and Senate Budget Proposals Differ by Over $1 Billion on Fairfax County Allocations...
Fairfax County, Virginia's most populous locality with more than 1.1 million residents, faces significant budgetary implications from these discrepancies. The House proposal, which has...
Virginia Democrats File Typo-Riddled Motion Seeking U.S. Supreme Court Review After State Court Strikes...
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Democrats have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a high-stakes redistricting dispute after the Virginia Supreme Court nullified...
Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Virginia. hantavirus patient under monitor
A digitally colorized, thin-section transmission electron microscopic image of a single measles virus particle, or virion. (Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Invention...
Virginia House Debates Leadership Structure for New Distributed Energy Resources Task Force
Helmer's comments focused on Recommendation 3 within the bill, arguing that board-chosen leadership aligns with standard practices for such advisory groups. The exchange highlighted...
Debate Heats Up in Fairfax County Over Recommending Smartphone Delay for Children Until 8th...
Proponents argue that early smartphone introduction fosters addiction, comparable to other compulsive behaviors, impairing impulse control and daily functioning. Behavioral challenges manifest as increased...
A Not So Star Spangled Banner
In a Nation deeply divided and searching for common ground, one would think a unifying theme would be the founding of our Great Nation,...
Virginia Marijuana retail plan in limbo after lawmakers reject Spanberger changes
In Virginia, the future of a legal, regulated market for adult-use marijuana remains in limbo years after possession was legalized. (Photo Illustration by Mario...
Prince William County’s Transit Operations: Funding Without General Fund Reliance and Comparison to Fairfax...
The system's annual revenue totals about $30 million, sourced from mechanisms including local contributions and fares, with $20 million allocated from state grants and...
Dr. Kimberly Melman-Orozco Alleges Prince William County School Board Offered $20K NDA in ADA...
Melman-Orozco stated that the offer was made to prevent further discussion of the issues, which she claims involved failures to accommodate her child's needs...
Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment, keeps current maps in place
The Supreme Court of Virginia in Richmond on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Samantha Willis/Virginia Mercury)
The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday struck down...
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Voter-Approved Redistricting Amendment, Sparking Debate Over Procedural Rules Versus...
RICHMOND, Va. — On May 8, 2026, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a Democrat-backed constitutional amendment authorizing temporary partisan redistricting of congressional districts...
Democrats fail to pass budget
In politics, there are some days when whole months can happen. The General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday, April 22, and it was one...
Resident Voices Financial Hardship at Warren County Supervisors Meeting Over Proposed Tax Increase
In his public comment, Jenkins stated he works six days a week, tithes at church, and pays his taxes diligently. He disclosed having only...
FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ Portsmouth office, marijuana business
State Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on the Senate floor at the Virginia Capitol in Richmond. Federal agents on Wednesday raided Lucas’ Portsmouth office and...
DOJ Civil Rights Division Launches Investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano for...
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has initiated a formal federal investigation into the Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney, led...
FBI Executes Multiple Raids on Virginia Senate Leader Louise Lucas’s Office and Related Sites...
Portsmouth, Virginia – Federal agents with the FBI carried out search warrants Wednesday at the Portsmouth office of Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore...