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- Fairfax casino bill moves forward in Va. Senate
A Virginia State Senate bill that could bring a casino to Tysons won a vote in the Senate Finance Committee by Democrats on Tuesday, pushing it forward to a full Senate vote later in the Virginia General Assembly session.
- NEW POLL: GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN IS POPULAR, THE CAR TAX IS NOT
FAIRFAX, VA – A new poll released today by the Northern Virginia Republican Business Forum shows Virginians strongly approve of Governor Glenn Youngkin and support his plan to provide working class Virginians with a car tax credit. Nearly three quarters of likely voters polled support the Governor’s plans to provide additional car tax relief to […]
- Fairfax Schools Superintendent requests $268M in funding increases
The $213 million raise is part of the newly negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between Fairfax Education Unions and the School Board. The county’s ability to pay for it is an unanswered question.
- Senate Democrats move to Change Voter Roll Removal Laws Again
Last August, just 90 days before Election Day, Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared on Fox News to defend the removal of voters from the rolls who were believed to be non-U.S. citizens — a move that sparked immediate backlash and a lawsuit.
- Data centers fuel energy debates as lawmakers seek ratepayer protections
With data centers placing an ever-growing strain on the grid, Virginia legislators are introducing measures to ensure residents don’t bear the brunt of rising energy costs caused by the booming industry. However, the proposals are facing stiff resistance.
- As George Mason Grapples With Pro-Terror Student Radicals, Virginia Dems Block Anti-Semitism Expert From University Board
Police found guns and pro-Hamas materials in the home of two students, and the FBI arrested a third for plotting a terror attack on Israeli consulate L: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (Win McNamee/Getty Images) R: Anti-Semitism lawyer Kenneth Marcus (ed.gov) In recent weeks, local and federal law enforcement officials found guns and pro-terror materials in […]
- A congressman revives the proposal to rename Dulles Airport to Trump Airport
Congressional Republicans have once again pushed for the renaming of Dulles International Airport to President Donald Trump.
- Richmond Company Haleon R&D to See $54M in Upgrades
A global consumer healthcare company is injecting tens of millions of dollars into its R&D facility in Richmond’s Northside.
- Democrat National Committee frontrunner wanted Trump charged with ‘Treason,’ which carries the death penalty
One of the leading candidates to lead the Democratic National Committee called for Donald Trump’s trial for treason, and accused him of being responsible for the deaths of American troops. This was based on a false accusation that the Biden Administration disputed.
- Voter ID Killed by Senate Democrats, Ranked Choice Voting Coming to Virginia
The Democratic-controlled Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on Tuesday afternoon struck down several Republican-backed bills aimed at restricting voting access, while advancing measures to expand ballot accessibility, including a local option for ranked choice voting. Defeated proposals included stricter photo ID requirements, a shorter early voting period, and tighter voter registration v
- Fairfax County says more flexibility is needed in food truck operating hours
Fairfax County Planning Commission believes the county should reconsider its current time limits for food trucks. At their meeting on Jan. The Board of Supervisors was asked to consider extending the current limit of 4 hours per location at their meeting on January 15. The Mason District Representative, Alis Wang was not able to attend […]
- Virginia takes aim at Pharmacy benefit managers in Medicaid overhaul
A bipartisan proposal to centralize Virginia’s Medicaid pharmacy benefits under a single state-contracted pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) is gaining momentum. On Thursday, a Senate bill spearheaded by Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, and co-sponsored by Sen. Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell, cleared the Senate Education and Health Committee. Pharmacy benefits managers act as intermediaries between
- Reston Town Center to host a winter-themed ice-travaganza
Reston Town Center is embracing the winter season with a brand new event this weekend.
- Virginia Democrat lawmakers aim to reform discipline
Democrat Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial disparities and supporting students.
- First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats
U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Wednesday that would have established penalties for health care professionals who don’t provide medical care for infants born following an attempted abortion, arguing the bill would have kept parents from making decisions about care for newborns delivered early following a fatal fetal diagnosis.
- Civil War Legal battle erupts over Shenandoah rail restoration
The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, known for preserving the Civil War and historic sites, is facing legal action from one of its own members over plans to restore an inactive Manassas Gap rail line in the Shenandoah Valley.
- Democrat Senate panel kills “right-to-work” law in state constitution
A push to enshrine Virginia’s “right-to-work” laws in the state constitution was blocked Tuesday by the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, which voted 8-7 along party lines to defeat the proposed amendment. Senate Joint Resolution 271, introduced by Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, aimed to make it unlawful to deny employment based on union membership or […]
- Subcontractor sued for $8M of unpaid work on the Plenty Indoor Farm project in Chesterfield
A legal battle over the construction of the facility has erupted shortly after California-based Plenty Unlimited planted the first strawberries in its new indoor farm, located in Chesterfield.
- Trump Executive Order on birthright citizenship
Meaning, if a person is in the country illegally or temporarily, their children will not have access to birthright citizenship. People who are in the country permanently and have obtained it through legal means are allowed birthright citizenship for their children.
- Trump State Department Tells Embassies: Fly Stars And Stripes Only — No More Pride Flags
The government buildings of Biden’s administration flew the pride and BLM Flags alongside Old Glory.
- Virginia internet gaming bill delayed for further study, eyes 2026 launch
A proposal to legalize internet gaming in Virginia has been put on hold as lawmakers seek more time to assess its potential impact. Senate Bill 827, introduced by Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, would authorize the Virginia Lottery Board to issue licenses to casino gaming operators for online gaming.
- Enrollment Now Open for the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office 53rd Citizens’ Police Academy
Loudoun County, VA (January 20, 2025) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is excited to announce the start of its 53rd Citizens’ Police Academy, scheduled to begin on March 6, 2025.
- Fairfax County Casino Bill advanced by Senate Subcommittee
The Virginia Senate is once again moving forward with a bill that would allow Fairfax County to be eligible for a gambling facility. The gaming subcommittee of the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee voted 5 to 2 this afternoon (Monday), with Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-39, abstaining. They will report Senate Bill 982, on Wednesday […]
- Trump orders withdrawal from Paris climate agreement
WASHINGTON — Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump signed some of his first executive orders as an arena crowd of thousands cheered a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and a mandate for federal workers to return to the office full-time. Trump scrawled his signature on nearly 10 portfolio-bound documents at a […]
- The Most Important Step
I recently was in a crowded bar with some of my Gen Z friends talking about light topics such as the future of politics in the United States. During this conversation I stumbled on three road blocks that kept my friends from wanting to engage with the political body, particularly on a local level. This […]
- Vienna / Oakton Doctor pleads guilty for prescribing drugs improperly, faces up to 20 years
David Allingham who owns Oakton Primary Care Center authorized the renewal of medications without physical examinations of patient between April 2019 and at least January 2024. According to The Department of Justice.
- Youngkin, GOP lawmakers push for transgender sports ban
Republican lawmakers, joined by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, Attorney General Jason Miyares and student athletes, gathered on Wednesday to support legislation that would bar transgender students from participating in school sport teams inconsistent with their biological sex.
- Virginia Democrat Stella Pekarsky would ban homeschooling unless parents prove it’s for religious reasons
This month, Virginia State Sen. Stella Pekarsky, D-Fairfax, introduced a bill to the Virginia Senate to restrict families’ access to homeschool options.
- Housing crisis hidden in plain view
A Roanoke renter asked for a change last year. She needed a walk in shower as her mobility decreased. She offered to pay the installation costs. Her landlord refused.
- Grant Funding for Cumberland County
Grants will fund an agricultural economic development plan to address gaps in the rural economy and improve food access in Cumberland County
- Abortion (killing babies) up to 40 Weeks Coming to Virginia thanks to Democrats
Today, the Virginia House of Delegates voted 51 to 48 to advance HJ1, the unlimited abortion amendment. This devastating decision sets Virginia on a path toward the most extreme abortion policy in the United States
- Senate Republicans intend to introduce a law to enshrine the ‘right to work’ in Virginia constitution
Senate Republicans intend to introduce a law to enshrine the ‘right to work’ in Virginia constitution Senate Republicans announced Tuesday that they are attempting to amend the Virginia constitution in order to codify Virginia’s “right-towork” law. Virginia passed the law in 1947, which says that workers don’t have to pay dues for unions simply because […]
- Prescription drug board proposal clears House committee
A Virginia House Committee advanced on Tuesday a Democrat plan to create a Prescription Drug Affordability board, renewing efforts after Gov. Glenn Youngkin had vetoed a similar measure last year.
- Richmond and Los Angeles a Sign of Things to Come?
Almost everyone would agree that providing fresh water to its residents is one of the basic tenants of modern government, yet in the past week we have seen this basic responsibility of government completely fail in two major American cities. While these cities may be 3000 miles apart, early indications are the underlying causes may […]
- Jimmy Carter stood for healing – then why do Loudoun activists seek to divide on school names?
Jimmy Carter, our 39th president, died Dec. 30 at age 100 and had a wonderful state funeral in D.C. Jan. 9. I turned 18 in 1976 and voted for him. My first vote ever. I also voted for his re-election in 1980 over Ronald Reagan. (I only started voting Republican regularly after the 2000 election). Carter was not […]
- Fairfax School Board approves new contract for teachers, but raises are dependent on county budget
The contract does promise a raise in pay for all teachers. However, Frisch pointed out that the funding depends on the county government. It faces a projected $292.7 million revenue gap, a shortfall caused by declining commercial real estate tax revenues and increasing employee compensation costs due to the rising cost of living.
- Games, Weed, Billion Dollars, and Abortion are things to watch for at the General Assembly for 2025
The General Assembly opened its doors for business on Monday with three new members, but with the same political dynamics, perhaps even more so, with a Republican Governor and a narrowly controlled legislature by Democrats.
- Another poll confirms tight Virginia Governor’s race between Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears
epublican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears remains locked in a close race against both potential Democratic challengers, according to a new Mason-Dixon Poll released Friday.
- Falls Church Peeping Tom Arrested
The local police finally caught a man who they believe repeatedly spied in people’s homes.
- Water crisis looms over start of 2025 Virginia Legislative session
When Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears found herself boiling water in her Richmond apartment after Monday’s powerful winter storm had pummeled the city, she quickly realized she was dealing with more than just a temporary nuisance. Like thousands of residents and most of the 140 members of Virginia’s General Assembly, who had arrived in the state […]
- Henrico County under boil water advisory ‘until further notice’
Henrico County issued a boil water advisory Wednesday afternoon, on the third day of a regional water emergency triggered by a power outage at Richmond’s water treatment plant on Monday, Jan. 6 caused by a winter storm. Richmond water boil advisory ‘unlikely’ to lift before Friday As crews work to repressurize the city’s water system, […]
- Spanberger, Earle-Sears deadlocked in tight Virginia Governor’s race, new poll finds
Democratic former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are in a neck-and-neck race for Virginia governor, according to the first Emerson College Polling/The Hill poll of the 2025 election.
- U.S. House Republicans kick off new session with border security push
“If you polled the populace and the voters, they would tell you that that was the top of the list, and we have a lot to do there to fix it,”
- Feds approve Republican amendments to Virginia’s K-12 accountability and support plan
The board, supported by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, made the changes after its members said data from Virginia’s existing accountability system wasn’t clearly delineated when determining the quality of schools or student learning outcomes.
- NAACP leaders’ top legislative concerns include solar development and environmental justice
Naomi Hodge Muse, President of the NAACP Henry County – Martinsville Chapter, urges state legislators to take into consideration the impact that widespread adoption of solar energy will have on small and less wealthy communities.
- Fairfax County weighs up options for Lorton landfill construction
The proposed location of a municipal waste processing facility in the I-95 landfill at Lorton, via Fairfax County
- Bristol City Council Member Michael Pollard apologizes for ‘publicly criticizing’ and ‘lying’ about the city manager
Bristol City Council Member Michael Pollard apologized on Monday in a post to Facebook for “publicly criticizing” and “lying” about employees of the city, including City Manager Randy Eads.
- First Amendment gives way to national security: Countdown on for TikTok
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up TikTok’s plea for a stay of its own partial execution
- Ronald McDonald House plans $32M facility for Richmond
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond secured land to build a 50-room facility that would house families of children who are being treated at local hospitals.
- Senate majority leader champions Tysons casino bill
A lobbying flyer shared with lawmakers in Virginia includes a rendering Comstock’s proposed casino development at Tysons.