Virginia is home to over a third of the data centers worldwide. These energy hungry facilities have brought business to the commonwealth, but communities are seeing the impact of the electricity and water usage hit their utility bills. Now, many localities are debating how to balance the opportunities and challenges data centers present, and grappling with how to regulate them.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Stone Ledge Cider will construct a new craft cider production facility and tasting room on the grounds of their 20-acre agritourism farm in Augusta County.
I have spent my entire professional and private life at the intersection of politics and policies. Reid: My entire professional and personal life has been at the cross-section of politics and policy.
In an extensive interview conducted at his Richmond office earlier this week by Miyares - the son of Cuban refugees and the first Hispanic Virginian to be elected statewide - he insisted that the current situation in California was the result of poor leadership.
The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices by hiring an executive director who will be responsible for fostering innovation, highlighting high-performing schools, and directing resources toward initiatives with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.
Traffic stops and searches of motorists in Loudoun County have increased dramatically the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, sparking complaints from activists and some residents.
Virginia is home to over a third of the data centers worldwide. These energy hungry facilities have brought business to the commonwealth, but communities are seeing the impact of the electricity and water usage hit their utility bills. Now, many localities are debating how to balance the opportunities and challenges data centers present, and grappling with how to regulate them.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Stone Ledge Cider will construct a new craft cider production facility and tasting room on the grounds of their 20-acre agritourism farm in Augusta County.
I have spent my entire professional and private life at the intersection of politics and policies. Reid: My entire professional and personal life has been at the cross-section of politics and policy.
In an extensive interview conducted at his Richmond office earlier this week by Miyares - the son of Cuban refugees and the first Hispanic Virginian to be elected statewide - he insisted that the current situation in California was the result of poor leadership.
The Republican tax bill, including its provision to eliminate the $200 tax and registration requirements for firearm silencers, represents a practical approach to reducing government overreach while promoting individual freedoms and economic growth. Contrary to the criticisms from Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, this legislation prioritizes the needs of law-abiding citizens and offers significant benefits for both the economy and public safety.
The Virginia Mercury article (May 19, 2025) argues that President Donald Trump’s executive order halting offshore wind project approvals, permits, and funding is detrimental to Virginia’s economy, particularly the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, and criticizes Republican leaders like Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares for not opposing it.
The Loudoun County School Board has ignited controversy with its recent decision to rename several schools, a move estimated to cost taxpayers between $1.1...
A recent decision by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to allocate $1.2 million for renovations to the third floor of its administration building has...
Legislation to regulate skill games in Virginia, SB 1322, sponsored by Sen. Bill DeSteph, R-Virginia Beach, has also been referred to the upcoming state budget discussions.
State Senator Del. Kannan Srinivasan (D-Dist. 32) answers why he voted against a bipartisan bill that would have mandated schools to inform parents within 24...
Governor Glenn Youngkin is presented with a tribute in the form of a deer by Chief Mark "Falling Star" Custalow at the 347th Tribute Ceremony at the Governor's Executive Mansion on Nov. 26. (Photo by Austin Stevens, Office of the Governor).
I am running for re-election as Attorney General.
As Attorney General, I’ve deployed every tool available to keep Virginians safe and violent criminals off our streets.
We are not going back to the failed policies of the past; our families' safety and Virginia's future depends on it.
