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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,

Fairfax County apartment prices continue to rise, Tysons being the most expensive region.

Even as economic turmoil is looming, apartment rents in Northern Virginia continue to rise year-over-year.

From the top down, Virginia’s 2025 elections are packed with contenders

The 2025 election season in Virginia is officially underway — and the landscape is coming into sharp focus after last week’s filing deadline for the June 17 primaries.

Education

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.

Virginia Bans Artificial Dyes from our Food, Governor Glenn Youngkin

Governor Glenn Youngkin participates in a bill signing ceremony at the Patrick Henry Building,

Virginia community colleges end diversity, equity and inclusion practices

Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated...

Virginia is Ready to close education department as governor touts readiness

With the federal government attempting to shut down the Department of Education, Virginia is now considering how the move will impact operations in the commonwealth.

Ommair Butt running for House of Delegates District 26

PRESS RELEASE from Ommair for VirginiaLoudoun County, Virginia – Ommair Butt, Republican candidate for Virginia State Delegate in the 26th District of Loudoun County, is...

Scott Pio Declares Candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia

Scott Pio, a dedicated family man and seasoned political organizer, today announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV).

Not In The Picture

Our lives today are captured in pictures and videos.  Quite often the larger story is the people who are not in the picture, the ones...

Limiting children’s social media access: a worthy notion with tremendous practical challenges

Virginia’s General Assembly would be doing our future a great service if it could rein in social media addiction for young people, the inspiration behind legislation it has approved and sent to Gov. Glenn Youngkin for his consideration.

Bill to boost college opportunities for prisoners awaits Youngkin’s action

A bill to boost higher education opportunities for prisoners cleared Virginia’s legislature with bipartisan backing and could soon be signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. 

Arlington schools could be closed down if they can’t accommodate more elementary school students

Arlington Public Schools officials have said that they do not plan to close any elementary schools in the near future due to excess capacity.

United behind Spanberger, Va.’s Democratic Party reminds voters of Republicans’ three-way primary

Monday marked the first day that Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates could deliver their collection of petition signatures to the state’s Board of Elections, which officially...

Loudoun County Public Schools Allocates $1.2 Million for Admin Building Renovations Amid Crumbling School Infrastructure

A recent decision by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to allocate $1.2 million for renovations to the third floor of its administration building has...

Governor Youngkin to laid-off federal workers: We’ll hire you

Among the thousands of federal workers who’ve been forced out or taken buyouts in the past month, surely some would be perfect fits for...

Loudoun School Board April Chandler Supports Raisings, Unions and Controversial Toilet Policy

April Chandler, a Democratic-endorsed member of the Loudoun County School Board, has emerged as a key figure in recent votes that have stirred both support and backlash in Virginia’s third-largest school district.

Park View High School teacher arrested for intoxication

Loudoun County, VA (February 10, 2025): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has charged Travis Jones, a teacher at Park View High School in Sterling, with Drunk in Public while at school on February 7, 2025.

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.

Feds approve Republican amendments to Virginia’s K-12 accountability and support plan

The board, supported by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, made the changes after its members said data from Virginia’s existing accountability system wasn’t clearly delineated when determining the quality of schools or student learning outcomes.

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.

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...

Editorial: Why ending AP and Honors classes would be a grave mistake for education

In Virginia, the EdEquityVA initiative, launched under Democrat Governor Ralph Northam’s administration, aimed to create a more equitable public school system by addressing systemic inequities that...

Thomas Jefferson High School principal resigns amid declining national rank, merit scholarship scandal

The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria is stepping down after seven years amid concerns about the school’s...

Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families, Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin

RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand...

Guns and MS-13 Inside Loudoun County Public School System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vu0YbfWsf8 00:00:05 >>> A STUDENT WHO ALLEGEDLY HAS TIES TO MS-13 IS ATTENDING A LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. AND ACCORDING TO SOURCES THE STUDENT WAS...

Virginia New School Performance and Support Framework and Accreditation Results

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Virginia Department of Education has released the 2024 accreditation results which classify 85.4% of Virginia...

Virginia Releases Education Report Finding Sliding Education Performance and Lowered Standards in Virginia

Today Governor Glenn Youngkin received the Department of Education’s report “Our Commitment to Virginians: High Expectations and Excellence for All Students.” The education report builds upon Governor Youngkin’s direction in Executive Order One issued on his first day in office. The Governor affirmed his guiding principles to address troubling data trends and outlined policy recommendations to restore excellence in education in Virginia. 

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