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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.

Ommair Butt running for House of Delegates District 26

PRESS RELEASE from Ommair for VirginiaLoudoun County,...

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.

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Loudoun County Board of Supervisors ratifies collective bargaining agreement with SEIU

During its April 1, 2025, meeting, the Board of Supervisors ratified a tentative collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Virginia 512 and the Loudoun County government,

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.

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.

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.

Fairfax Public Schools Michelle Reid Superintendent endorses biased posters in high school

Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools on Friday,

Youngkin, GOP lawmakers push for transgender sports ban

Republican lawmakers, joined by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, Attorney General Jason Miyares and student athletes, gathered on Wednesday to support legislation that would bar transgender students from participating in school sport teams inconsistent with their biological sex.

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.

Housing crisis hidden in plain view

A Roanoke renter asked for a change last year. She needed a walk in shower as her mobility decreased. She offered to pay the installation costs. Her landlord refused.

Abortion (killing babies) up to 40 Weeks Coming to Virginia thanks to Democrats

Today, the Virginia House of Delegates voted 51 to 48 to advance HJ1, the unlimited abortion amendment. This devastating decision sets Virginia on a path toward the most extreme abortion policy in the United States

Senate Republicans intend to introduce a law to enshrine the ‘right to work’ in Virginia constitution

Senate Republicans intend to introduce a law to enshrine the 'right to work' in Virginia constitution Senate Republicans announced Tuesday that they are attempting to...

Prescription drug board proposal clears House committee

A Virginia House Committee advanced on Tuesday a Democrat plan to create a Prescription Drug Affordability board, renewing efforts after Gov. Glenn Youngkin had vetoed a similar measure last year.

Richmond and Los Angeles a Sign of Things to Come?

Almost everyone would agree that providing fresh water to its residents is one of the basic tenants of modern government, yet in the past...

Fairfax School Board approves new contract for teachers, but raises are dependent on county budget

The contract does promise a raise in pay for all teachers. However, Frisch pointed out that the funding depends on the county government. It faces a projected $292.7 million revenue gap, a shortfall caused by declining commercial real estate tax revenues and increasing employee compensation costs due to the rising cost of living.

Games, Weed, Billion Dollars, and Abortion are things to watch for at the General Assembly for 2025

The General Assembly opened its doors for business on Monday with three new members, but with the same political dynamics, perhaps even more so, with a Republican Governor and a narrowly controlled legislature by Democrats.

Another poll confirms tight Virginia Governor’s race between Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears

epublican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears remains locked in a close race against both potential Democratic challengers, according to a new Mason-Dixon Poll released Friday.

Falls Church Peeping Tom Arrested

The local police finally caught a man who they believe repeatedly spied in people's homes.

Water crisis looms over start of 2025 Virginia Legislative session

When Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears found herself boiling water in her Richmond apartment after Monday’s powerful winter storm had pummeled the city, she quickly...

Henrico County under boil water advisory ‘until further notice’

Henrico County issued a boil water advisory Wednesday afternoon, on the third day of a regional water emergency triggered by a power outage at...

Spanberger, Earle-Sears deadlocked in tight Virginia Governor’s race, new poll finds

Democratic former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are in a neck-and-neck race for Virginia governor, according to the first Emerson College Polling/The Hill poll of the 2025 election.

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