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Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law

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.

Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices

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.

Jason Miyares focuses on law and order ahead of the 2025 elections

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.

Future of Casino Games in Restaurants and Gas Stations remains uncertain

to regulate skill games in , SB 1322, sponsored by Sen. , R-, has also been referred to the upcoming state discussions. The bill seeks to establish a $1,200 monthly tax on devices, directing 70% of the revenue to a new Elementary and Secondary Fund and smaller portions to localities, infrastructure, and gambling addiction treatment.

DeSteph cited past success under former Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration, which generated $138 million in revenue from 11,000 electronic betting machines. “This is the same model, to keep it simple,” he said, highlighting security measures like ABC-issued stickers and location-based key cards.

While supporters pointed to potential revenue and oversight, Youngkin last year vetoed similar legislation. 

And the Senate committee on Tuesday delayed SB1287, a bill by Sen. , R-Spotsylvania, seeking to establish the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency overseeing all legal gambling in the commonwealth, except the state

The proposed commission would centralize regulation of , sports betting, and charitable gaming, streamlining oversight by transferring employees from existing state agencies.

Supporters argue the commission would bring efficiency and transparency to Virginia’s growing gambling industry. “While I’m not a particular fan of gaming, I also face the reality that Virginia is becoming a gaming state,” McDougle said. “We ought to have a little bit of a focus on how we’re doing that and make sure that we’re making good decisions.”

Although delayed, the proposal could still be revisited in the coming days as the session’s midpoint approaches. 

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