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Virginia’s budget surplus grows as revenues beat expectations due to Republican management

Virginia’s general fund revenues rose sharply in April, bucking signs of a national economic cooldown as the state continues to post steady long-time job growth and rake in more tax dollars than projected.

Arlington leader opposes a region-wide tax on sales to support Metro

Arlington's representative in a panel that is studying D.C. Metro financing opposes a regional sales tax for the transit system.

Response to “Trump’s Attack on Offshore Wind is Hurting Virginia. Why Aren’t Republican Leaders Fighting for Us?”

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.

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Response to “Trump’s Attack on Offshore Wind is Hurting Virginia. Why Aren’t Republican Leaders Fighting for Us?”

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.

Loudoun County School Board Approves School Renamings, Sparking Debate Over $1.2 Million Taxpayer Cost defended by Melinda Mansfield

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...

Cybersecurity Pro Junaid Khan Jumps Into Virginia House Race, District 27

Laser‑Focused on Families, Economic Growth, Community Safety and Delivering Results‑Driven Governance.

Loudoun County Public Schools Allocates $1.2 Million for Admin Building Renovations Amid Crumbling School Infrastructure

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...

Marijuana Bills Advance Due to Democrat Majority

If enacted, the legislation would make Virginia one of the few Southern states with a legal marijuana retail market

Future of Casino Games in Restaurants and Gas Stations remains uncertain

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.

Kannan Srinivasan on why he voted against notifying parents of drug overdoses

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...

Early voting has started in Loudoun for two critical state legislative seats

Early voting began yesterday for the special election scheduled for Jan. 7, 2025, and is open to registered voters of the 32nd State Senate...

347th Tribute Ceremony highlights continued relationship between Indian tribes and Commonwealth

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).

Attorney General Jason Miyares Announces He Will Seek Re-Election

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.

Samuel Yan Announcement for 32nd District Senate Seat

I am running for the Republican nomination for the 32nd District Virginia Senate seat. I am an immigrant, had teaching experience in colleges both...

Sam Abraham Announces Bid for 32nd Senate District

My name is Sam Abraham, and I am a proud husband to my lovely wife, Sawsan Sulaiman,and the father of two wonderful children: Matilda,...

RAFI KHAJA ENTERS 32ND DISTRICT STATE SENATE RACE TO FLIP VA SENATE TO GOP

(Loudoun County, Virginia, November 10, 2024) – Former House of Delegates candidate and local Eastern Loudoun community leader, Rafi Khaja, announced today that he...

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