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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.

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

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Vienna / Oakton Doctor pleads guilty for prescribing drugs improperly, faces up to 20 years

David Allingham who owns Oakton Primary Care Center authorized the renewal of medications without physical examinations of patient between April 2019 and at least January 2024. According to The Department of Justice.

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.

Grant Funding for Cumberland County

Grants will fund an agricultural economic development plan to address gaps in the rural economy and improve food access in Cumberland County

Google, Virginia policy makers discuss growing data center demand

Leading tech firm Google, which has invested over $4 billion in Virginia and owns three data center campuses in the northern region of the state, co-hosted a private meeting in Richmond Tuesday alongside the state’s energy department to talk about how electric grid investments can meet data centers’ rising energy needs. 

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...

Former Virginia delegate Jay Jones launches second bid for attorney general

Jay Jones, a Democratic former state delegate from Norfolk, on Tuesday announced his bid for Virginia attorney general at two separate events in Norfolk...

Virginia supports expanding property tax exemption for select military spouses

A majority of Virginians supported a referendum expanding the state Constitution to provide real estate tax relief to surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty.

Youngkin launches Virginia Veterans Network to support military families

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday unveiled the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a new comprehensive online resource designed to support the state’s veterans, transitioning service members and their families. 

Voters in several states support reducing property taxes

Voters in half a dozen states approved ballot issues aimed at lowering property taxes, but a measure in North Dakota that would have completely...

Six Democrats announce they are running for Dist. 32 state Senate seat

Six Democrats have stepped forward to run for Suhas Subramanyam's seat.

Country waits for House results

U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA, Dist. 2) won re-election, but the country is still waiting for the results of several other House races across the country.

Red, white, and blue: A journey towards a greater America for every vitizen

As the dust settles from Donald Trump’s victory on Tuesday, it becomes increasingly clear that this outcome reflects not only his steadfast base but...

Trump win immediately impacts financial markets

News of Trump's re-election to the White House sent markets surging Wednesday.

Trump wins

Former President Trump wins. Congratulations.

As polls close, watch live results tracker

The Associated Press has a real-time, live tracker of the electoral votes. Watch here: https://apnews.com/live/trump-harris-election-updates-11-5-2024

Trump wraps up long, hard campaign with a stop in Southwest Virginia; Harris never came to state

Trump supporters drove from as far away as Kentucky to see former President Trump speak in Salem, VA Nov. 2.

Weakness invites provocation

Op-ed We’re days away from a historic election. There has never been a former president and sitting vice president running against each other. This offers...

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