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Virginia’s budget surplus grows as revenues beat expectations due to Republican management

Virginia’s general fund revenues rose sharply in April, bucking signs of a national economic cooldown as the state continues to post steady long-time job growth and rake in more tax dollars than projected.

Arlington leader opposes a region-wide tax on sales to support Metro

Arlington's representative in a panel that is studying D.C. Metro financing opposes a regional sales tax for the transit system.

Response to “Trump’s Attack on Offshore Wind is Hurting Virginia. Why Aren’t Republican Leaders Fighting for Us?”

The Virginia Mercury article (May 19, 2025) argues that President Donald Trump’s executive order halting offshore wind project approvals, permits, and funding is detrimental to Virginia’s economy, particularly the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, and criticizes Republican leaders like Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares for not opposing it.

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Youngkin’s Veto of HB2277 Protected Electoral Integrity, Republicans Say

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Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto of House Bill HB2277 has been hailed by Virginia Republicans as a critical stand to preserve the integrity of the...

The Evolution of DOGE: From Obama’s Creation to Suhas Subramanyam’s Opposition

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The Department of Government Efficiency, commonly referred to as DOGE, has a storied history that began under President Barack Obama as an initiative to enhance government operations.

Biden pledges four billion in aid to Africa while Southwest Virginians continue suffering results...

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President Joe Biden pledges $4 billion in U.S. aid to Africa on Tuesday during a press conference in Angola. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Inflation not just election mantra; research shows prices have jumped 22% since 2020

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American consumers have seen prices increase by 22% under the Biden Administration. In a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, consumer prices have significantly...

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