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Staff Cuts, Union Raises as Fairfax County Public Schools scrambles to balance budget

Fairfax County Public Schools staff will receive most, but not all, of their planned salary increases under a revised fiscal year 2026 budget proposal shared last week by Superintendent Michelle Reid.

Trump signs order aiming to lower U.S. drug costs to match prices abroad

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at lowering drug prices by pressuring pharmaceutical companies to align their U.S. pricing models with those in similarly wealthy countries.

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Tysons Casino proponent donates $15,000 to Arlington Democrat delegates Patrick Hope and Adele McClure

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Two Arlington state representatives received $15,000 from a developer who hopes to bring casino gaming to Northern Virginia.

Democrat led Senate panel kills efforts to track English Learner funding

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The Democrat led Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee has rejected a proposal to collect data on this issue.

Virginia moves to enshrine baby killing into the constitution

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Virginia Democrat lawmakers took a major step this week toward enshrining baby killing into the state constitution.

Fairfax County convinces state legislators to delay FOIA Bill for further study

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Fairfax County officials' concerns convinced state legislators to examine more closely proposed changes to Virginia Freedom of Information Act rules that are intended to increase transparency in local government decision-making.

Fairfax Casinos to be added to the list of eligible casinos in Virginia due...

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After the House leadership moved a controversial bill for the development of a Casino and Entertainment Complex at Tysons Corner between House Committees, lawmakers made a decision on Wednesday.

Virginia Democrats Shut Down after-school Counselors bill

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A highly favored counselor bill from the Virginia Senate to make more volunteer after-school life counselors available died Tuesday in a 4-2 House subcommittee...

Fairfax County Casino Bill to be heard by The House Appropriations Committee

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The powerful House Committee on Appropriations has taken up the discussion of legislation allowing a vote on a Tysons Casino. Speaker Don Scott (D-88) directed...

Virginia Democrats set to increase towing charges

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Virginia towing rates could increase soon under legislation that is advancing to the governor's desk. However, the decision on whether to raise the fees will be left to local governments.

Senate Democrats reject qualified university and state board members

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RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after House and Senate Democrats rejected 13 qualified university and state board members.

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

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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.

Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump’s federal spending freeze

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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...

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