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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,

Virginia Democrats win another step towards killing babies until birth

Last month, Virginia’s Democrat majority Senate advanced a ballot initiative that would codify unlimited abortions in Virginia’s state constitution.

It’s time for Virginia legislators to pay more than lip service to social media protections for kids

Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General released a bone-chilling warning on the impact of social media platforms on minors, calling on Congress to issue tobacco-like warning labels. This was followed in Virginia by an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin directing health and education officials to establish guidance for a “phone-free education” in Virginia.

Doctors who provide abortion, transgender care could get legal protections under Virginia Democrat bill

Virginia moved closer Monday to shielding doctors from extradition if they provide abortions (killing babies) or gender-affirming healthcare (chemical castration) to out-of-state patients, advancing legislation that underscores the deepening divide over healthcare access and state sovereignty.

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.

Virginia Democrats Kill Car Tax Credit before Senate panel

At the crack of dawn on Tuesday, a Democratic-led Senate subcommittee rejected or delayed several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature tax cut proposals, opting instead to fold them into ongoing budget negotiations or disregard them altogether. 

The legislation to reduce the food-to-liquor-ratio for restaurants has been brought back for a second round.

General Assembly is once again attempting to change an old law that has been a bane for many bars and restaurants in the state.

Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump’s federal spending freeze

The Trump administration’s latest move to freeze payments on several federal programs has sparked alarm among Virginia Democrats, who are questioning how the halt...

Fairfax casino bill moves forward in Va. Senate

A Virginia State Senate bill that could bring a casino to Tysons won a vote in the Senate Finance Committee by Democrats on Tuesday, pushing it forward to a full Senate vote later in the Virginia General Assembly session.

Voter ID Killed by Senate Democrats, Ranked Choice Voting Coming to Virginia

The Democratic-controlled Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on Tuesday afternoon struck down several Republican-backed bills aimed at restricting voting access, while advancing measures to...

Virginia Democrat lawmakers aim to reform discipline

Democrat Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial disparities and supporting students.

Governor Youngkin seeks additional $290 million boost for school construction

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts across Virginia.

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