Fairfax
- Fairfax County Schools Warn Fiscal Year 2028 May Require Cuts Near $154 Million
Chief Financial Officer Leigh Burden cites a shrinking county transfer share, health care inflation, and biennium state aid as FCPS prepares reduction options.
- Divorce becomes next battleground as Virginia, other states debate family values
Former Virginia Lt.
- Federal Judge Effectively Blocks New State Law Limiting Virginia's Cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing most provisions of a new law restricting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, allowing existing partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement to continue while the legal challenge plays out.
- Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests
A Williamsburg resident in March asked the police department at the College of William & Mary how data collected by the school’s Flock Safety surveillance system is shared.
- Recall Petition Targets Fairfax County Prosecutor Following High-Profile Murder Case
Cheryl Minter, mother of Stephanie Minter, has filed a recall petition against Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
- Virginia localities weigh 1% sales tax for school construction as voters decide on expansion
A view from the front entrance of the renovated Gloucester County High School, which opened in September 2025.
- Prince William Votes 8-0 to End By-Right Data Center Development Countywide
Future projects will need special-use permits after supervisors settle on a 90-day grace period and leave residential setbacks for later hearings.
- Virginia Data Centers Point Past 60 GW as Bills, Water, and Diesel Costs Mount
Statewide impact study cites ~1,300 possible facilities, Dominion bill path toward $315, Loudoun’s billion-plus gallons, 8,910 generators, and PJM transmission skewed to data-center load under Democrat-era growth policy.
- Virginia Education Press Needs intense Support
You can forget about any humility you might have expected after the Virginia education media falsely claimed for months that 70+ Virginia
- Loudoun: 55% of Cited Data Centers Sit Within 200 Feet of Homes
Unconstrained Demand’s Fairfax proximity stats — 55% within 200 feet, 70% within 500 feet — show how Democrat land-use permissions put industrial campuses into residential buffers statewide.
- Central Virginia Lined Up for 290+ Data Centers — Spreading Loudoun’s Fight Down the I-95 Corridor
Unconstrained Demand says Central Virginia expects 290-plus campuses that would rival Northern Virginia’s hubs, with statewide tallies near 1,300 facilities and 390 million square feet as Democrat recruitment goes statewide.
- Abigail Spanberger Signs Executive Order 22 on Data Center Accountability and AI Task Force
Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Executive Order 22 and 2027 legislative slate target NDAs, local approval for large loads, noise and backup power, and an AI task force—without a statewide moratorium.
- Meeting Unconstrained Virginia Data-Center Power Demand Will Be “Very Difficult” — Households Face Rising System Costs
December 2024 JLARC Report 598 finds unconstrained demand could double Virginia power need in a decade, new build rates look unachievable, and Dominion residential customers could see $14–$37 more per month in generation and transmission costs by 2040.
- Virginia DMV wait times plummet to record lows after major reforms
The customer service center at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Headquarters in Richmond.
- Airport leaders in the region seek to expand service from Dulles airport to Asia
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officials attended an event in Taipei (via MWAA).
- Prince William Supervisors Unanimously Block $300M Vint Hill Switching Station
Board denies Dominion special use permit after residents and supervisors say the utility failed to clarify data-center loads near Braemar and Vint Hill housing.
- Century-Old Law Gives Virginia Legislator-Lawyers Broad Power to Delay Court Cases
State law allows attorneys serving in the General Assembly to obtain continuances in court proceedings when legislative duties interfere.
- Want to weigh in on the Dominion-NextEra merger? Here’s where public hearings will be held.
Virginia State Corporation Commission members hear testimony concerning Dominion Energy's proposed rate increase and plan to create a new rate class for data centers on September 2, 2025 in Richmond.
- Names of Criminal Aliens Arlington Released Instead of Transferring to ICE
Judiciary staff detail Ricardo Castro Ramirez, Soukouly Mohammad Hashi, Johslin Ariel Lopez-Rodas, a gang member with a 57-page history, a felony hit-and-run case, and an abduction/family-assault defendant released under Democrat sanctuary rules.
- Fairfax Resident Flags Displacement Risks Near Tysons Development
A Fairfax County resident told the Planning Commission that modernization near Tysons and Dunn Loring Station apartments is creating anxiety over possible displacement of longtime renters amid heavy traffic.
- Republican veteran Tony Sabio is on a ‘mission’ to win Virginia’s most Democratic United States House seat
Republican Tony Sabio is vying to replace Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Beyer in Virginia's 8th Congressional District race.
- Fairfax Supervisors Restore High School Crossing Guard Funding After Rally
The board unanimously approved about $708,000 and 11 police posts for 10 high schools after parents and students pressed for action.
- Fairfax Approves Framework for Reston Town Center North Redevelopment
An 8-0 vote clears rezoning for roughly 1,000 housing units, a new library, recreation center and shelter replacement with Inova.
- Fairfax Supervisors Pause New Flock Camera Installations Pending Review
Existing roadside readers stay online while the Safety and Security Committee takes up privacy questions Oct. 20.
- Virginia Bishop Directs Priests to Read Letter on Ballot Measures
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington directed priests across the diocese to read a pastoral letter at all Masses this past weekend.
- Fairfax County Proposes Restoring High School Crossing Guard Funding
Staff recommend about $708,000 to bring back 11 crossing-guard posts after student crashes and parent outcry.
- Loudoun County to Consider Data Center Pause, Removing By-Right Grandfather Clause
A view of a data center in Loudoun County next to Chick Ford & Ryan Bickel Fields.
- Virginia lawmakers prepare for a future filled with highly automated aircraft
Virginia lawmakers are aiming sky high as they turn their attention to the future of “advanced air mobility.”
- Fairfax County Releases 9/11 Commemoration Guide for Teachers
Fairfax County Public Schools has issued a six-page document titled "25th Anniversary and Commemoration of 9/11" to guide teachers in marking the event. Analysis of the 1,740-word material shows that roughly half focuses on creating safe spaces for Muslim and Middle Eastern students.
- Reston Plaza America Unsure of Future of Noodles and Company
Noodles and Company in Reston Plaza America (staff photo taken by Angela Woolsey).
- Virginia Senate Committee Advances House Bill 37 to Make Permanent Protections for Developmental Disabilities Services
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Senate’s Education and Health Committee unanimously approved House Bill 37 on February 26, 2026, rereferring it to the Finance and Appropriations Committee as the 2026 legislative session progresses toward crossover. The measure, which seeks to repeal a July 1, 2026, sunset provision on financial eligibility standards for developmental disability waivers,
- Paul Krizek House Bill 32 Strengthening Problem Gambling Advisory Committee Passes
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia General Assembly has given final approval to House Bill 32, a measure aimed at enhancing the state’s response to problem gambling by expanding the membership of the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee.
- Becky Lane of Fairfax County Sets National Powerlifting Deadlift Record at 75
Becky Lane, who had just recovered from surgery in February of 2021, began strength training at a gym. However, it was very basic.
- Atoosa Reaser House Bill 71 on Absentee Satellite Offices Continued to 2027
RICHMOND — In a move highlighting ongoing debates over election administration, the Virginia House Privileges and Elections Committee voted on February 13, 2026, to continue House Bill 71 to the 2027 session by voice vote. The legislation, introduced by Delegate Atoosa Reaser as
- Fairfax County Public Schools Requests Restoration of High School Crossing Guards After Reston Incident
Fairfax County Public Schools has requested the return of crossing guards at certain high schools following an incident involving a student at South Lakes High School in Reston. On the morning in question, a 16-year-old student walking to class was hit by a car.
- Housing Bills to Boost Supply, Protect Tenants on Way to Abigail Spanberger's Desk
While some of the most progressive housing bills did not survive this year’s legislative session, many housing proposals are on their way to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk — some of which she has already stated she will sign into law.
- Data Center Bills Dominated This Year's General Assembly. Here's What Passed.
The rapid growth of Virginia’s data center industry was a key point of focus during the 2026 legislative session, as lawmakers sought to balance the sector’s benefits — including over $80 billion in state investments and thousands of jobs — against its enormous electricity and water needs, which are a growing concern for communities statewide. Legislators filed dozens of bills directly aimed at re
- Testimony Highlights Debate on Gun-Free Zones in Virginia Senate Hearing
James Hemmings presented testimony at a Virginia State Senate session addressing a bill related to constitutional carry. He indicated support for the legislation by raising questions about the effects of gun-free zone designations. Hemmings described how these zones might influence personal security in everyday settings. The remarks centered on experiences in Fairfax where restrictions through […]
- Judge affirms ruling in favor of former felons in voting rights lawsuit
Despite winning a lawsuit earlier this year that found that certain Virginians with felony convictions should not have lost their voting rights, some Virginians missed their chance to vote in congressional primary elections earlier this month. But a new ruling from U.S. District Court Judge John Gibney means that they will be able to vote […]
- Virginia Man Flees Country After Weekend Pass from Mental Facility
Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda departed the United States on a one-way flight to Tajikistan while on an approved 48-hour pass from a state mental health facility. Court records show he had been committed to the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute after a not guilty by reason of insanity finding in the 2019 killing of his landlord. The […]
- Dominion asks State Corporation Commission to recover an additional $922 million for fuel costs over multiple years
Dominion Energy asked the State Corporation Commission to recover an additional $922 million in fuel costs, citing extreme power demands during as well as a national rise in gas prices as reasons for the escalation beyond its original calculations State Corporation Commission staff reported that Dominion’s “actual fuel and purchased power expenses rose dramatically from […]
- Advocacy Group Requests Steve Descano Recusal in Fairfax Supervisor Andres Jimenez Traffic Case
A local advocacy organization has formally requested the recusal of Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano from a pending reckless driving case. The case involves County Supervisor Andres Jimenez, who faces charges stemming from a May traffic stop where he was cited for driving 104 miles per hour in a 70-mile-per-hour zone. Virginians for Safe […]
- State Corporation Commission Chair Kelsey Bagot, Former NextEra Attorney, Declines to Recuse Herself From Merger Case
On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. If approved, the merger would create the largest electric utility in the country. In the days preceding this week’s Commission on Electric Utility Regulation meeting, legislators asked State Corporation Commission Chair Kelsey […]
- Virginia Mental Health Patient Flees on Pass as Steve Descano Faces Blame
Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2019 killing of his landlord and subsequently committed to the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Falls Church. In July, he was granted a 48-hour pass from the facility and used it to travel to Dulles Airport for a one-way international flight to […]
- State Corporation Commission commissioner, former NextEra attorney declines to recuse herself from merger case
On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. If approved, the merger would create the largest electric utility in the country. In the days preceding this week’s Commission on Electric Utility Regulation meeting, legislators asked State Corporation Commission Chair Kelsey […]
- Fairfax County Considers State-Backed School Funding Option
A state-backed funding mechanism has been offered to Fairfax County as a way to address public school facility needs. This option seeks to provide resources without placing additional costs on local homeowners through property taxes. The proposal was presented during a meeting of the Fairfax County School Board. Melanie Meren, representing the Hunter Mill District […]
- Fairfax County School Board Member Melanie Meren Questions Boundary Review Fairness
Fairfax County School Board member Melanie Meren questioned the fairness of the school boundary review process at a recent meeting. She noted significant gaps in representation within the advisory committee. Community feedback has played a limited role in the early stages of the review. These observations were shared as part of broader discussions on the […]
- Fairfax County School Board Receives Public Input on Equity Staffing and Classroom Technology
The Fairfax County School Board convened for a meeting that included public comments on equity staffing and related educational grants. Robert Shaw participated in the community participation portion to present his views on these topics. His remarks centered on the history and current status of specific programs within the district. Shaw described how five positions […]
- School Boundary Proposal Sparks Questions on Programming Access
During a Fairfax County school board meeting a member raised questions about planned boundary changes. The exchange focused on how these adjustments might influence student access to various programs. Officials presented data on student movements between schools as part of the review process. The discussion included details on enrollment shifts. Figures showed 717 students potentially […]
- Parent Testifies on Issues at Oakton Elementary School in Fairfax County
The Fairfax County School Board held a meeting where public comments were accepted. Andrew Strutt spoke during the community participation portion of the session. His remarks focused on events at Oakton Elementary School. The testimony described an alleged assault involving a student. Strutt stated that the incident was not reported as required by school procedures. […]