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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.

Juli Briskman Compares Deportation of Violent Criminals to the Holocaust as Loudoun Supervisor

In an outrageous, offensive and tone-deaf post, Juli Briskman, Loudoun County Supervisor has equated the removal of violent, crime committing illegal aliens to the atrocities perpetrated on law abiding Jewish citizens during Kristallnacht (1938) in Nazi Germany and the deportation of Jews from Nazi occupied countries to death camps.

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. 

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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.

Fairfax County Public Schools Promote Trans Activism against Survey of Parents

Some Democrats at the national level seem to recognize that their extremist positions on so-called “transgender rights” at the expense of all others have cost them significantly.

UK bans puberty blockers for children indefinitely, citing ‘unacceptable safety risk’

Government officials in the United Kingdom announced Wednesday that the country would extend its ban on the prescription of puberty blockers for children under 18 indefinitely, citing an “unacceptable safety risk.”

Early voting starts in Loudoun tomorrow for two state legislative seats

Early voting starts tomorrow in Loudoun County for the 32nd State Senate District and the 26th House of Delegates District.

Democrat Candidate Kannan Srinivasan Faces Criticism for Strategic Moves to Senate District 32

Kannan Srinivasan, a Democratic candidate for Senate District 32, has drawn sharp criticism for his pattern of relocating to position himself for political office....

Ram Venkatachalam wins Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates Dist. 26

Ram Venkatachalam has won a close election for the Republican nomination for House of Delegates Dist. 26. The election took place at a Republican Mass...

Tumay Harding wins Republican primary for Virginia Senate District 32

Tumay Harding dominated a crowded field of six candidates to win the Republican primary for the Virginia Senate Dist. 32 seat.  Tumay, with endorsements from...

VDOT awards $22 million in federal funding for EV chargers along Virginia interstates and highways

The Virginia Department of Transportation announced the next round of recipients to receive federal funding to build electric vehicle charging stations along interstates and state highways.

Christian Law students sue George Mason after objecting to a proposal to put tampons in male bathrooms

Two law students in Northern Virginia are challenging George Mason University for allegedly violating their First and 14th Amendment rights, after the school ordered...

Subramanyam accepts donations from pro-Modi, out of state donors

South Asian Americans rally against Suhas Subramanyam’s acceptance of political donations from out-of-state donors who are allegedly linked to support for Narendra Modi, the Hindu nationalist prime minister of India.

Virginia asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn voter roll purge decision by federal judge

Virginia election officials on Monday asked the Supreme Court to block a ruling by a federal judge that would bar them from reviving a...

The unions will rally in support of the casino and entertainment district at Tysons

A coalition of unions including the Northern Virginia AFL-CIO and Fairfax County Federation of Teachers will gather outside of the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday to show their support for a Tysons Entertainment District Casino, led by President Virginia Diamond.

Governor establishes Office of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding following hurricane damage

Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Directive 9 Establishing the Office of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding within the Office of the Governor.   “In the wake of...

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