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Virginia schools face federal scrutiny over parental rights laws

The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws.

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Revises Rules of Order, Limits Freedom of Speech

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted revisions to its Rules or Order (PDF) designed to streamline Board meetings.

Police say student who made threats was armed with knives at school

Police have charged a middle school student after they say he threatened a student with a blade.

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Unlikely allies unite for probation reform, but Youngkin has final say

Virginia’s criminal justice future is shaking up the status quo. In a departure from tradition, a probation reform bill is uniting unlikely allies across party lines.

General Assembly passes bill giving schools more say on classroom phone rules

Virginia school boards may soon have more control over how cell phones and smart devices are governed in classrooms.

Virginia GOP feud with conservative wing spills into critical election year

The latest salvo in the intra-party battle came in the form of an open letter, signed by six Republican officials from the hardline conservative 5th District — including Chairman Rick Buchanan and five members of the State Central Committee. 

Leesburg Family Displaced after Electrical Fire

All nine members of a Leesburg family were fortunate to have escaped last night’s accidental electrical fire with no injuries however significant damages have displaced the family from their home. 

Experts say that reports of the NoVa housing collapse are exaggerated.

Has the Northern Virginia Housing Market Imploded in the wake of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's efforts at firing hundreds of federal workers via Musk's Department of Government Efficiency?

Norfolk Construction begins on $750M Casino

The Norfolk Casino's Jay Smith confirmed the start of construction for this long-awaited project near Harbor Park. Although a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony took place in October 2024 the actual site work began last week.

Democrat led Senate panel kills efforts to track English Learner funding

The Democrat led Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee has rejected a proposal to collect data on this issue.

Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate

With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly.

Saudi private school shuts down in Herndon, shocking families

After close to a decade in the Herndon area, the Islamic private school announced in late January that it will close for good after the 2024-2025 academic year, citing challenges with identifying a "viable financial path to self-sustainability."

Fairfax Public School teacher accused of sexual assault on students

A local elementary teacher faces criminal charges after was alleged to have sexually assaulted two of her students.

As power demand surges, Va. lawmakers seem ready to add more energy storage to the grid at HUGE costs to citizens

Virginia lawmakers want to more than triple the amount of energy storage capacity Virginia’s two public utility companies — Dominion and Appalachian Power (ApCo) — must procure under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).

Virginia moves to enshrine baby killing into the constitution

Virginia Democrat lawmakers took a major step this week toward enshrining baby killing into the state constitution.

Fairfax County convinces state legislators to delay FOIA Bill for further study

Fairfax County officials' concerns convinced state legislators to examine more closely proposed changes to Virginia Freedom of Information Act rules that are intended to increase transparency in local government decision-making.

Loudoun County changes data center regulations

Loudoun County is in the process of building 117 data centers, but the Board of Supervisors of the county are considering major changes to the way the county regulates this booming industry because of the growing concerns of residents.

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