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Virginia Military Institute appoints interim as search continues for new leader

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors named Brigadier General Dallas Clark acting superintendent Saturday afternoon, but didn’t set a firm date for when a new superintendent will be selected.

Right to killing babies bills highlight key reproductive health care debate in this year’s elections

Killing Baby Fetus's access is an issue resonating loudly within Virginia’s public and political spheres this year and last week, it manifested through state lawmakers contrasting Virginia’s twice-failed attempt to protect access to birth control medications against a similar measure that recently sailed through neighboring Tennessee’s legislature.  

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

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto of House Bill...
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Lego plans massive distribution center for Prince George

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The Danish toymaker has announced this week plans to build a warehouse and distribution facility worth $366 million in the Crosspointe Business Centre of Prince George County.

Students’ privacy is violated by virtue signaling

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The Loudoun County Public School Board has once again prioritized political posturing over student privacy. Under LCPS Policy 8040, students may use restrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex.

Right to killing babies bills highlight key reproductive health care debate in this year’s...

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Killing Baby Fetus's access is an issue resonating loudly within Virginia’s public and political spheres this year and last week, it manifested through state lawmakers contrasting Virginia’s twice-failed attempt to protect access to birth control medications against a similar measure that recently sailed through neighboring Tennessee’s legislature.  

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...

Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes HB2056, Upholds Election Integrity and Efficiency

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Citing grave concerns for election integrity and efficient governance, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed Virginia House Bill HB2056, a measure sponsored by Loudoun County Delegate...

In deepening Va. GOP crisis, Reid accuses Youngkin PAC of extortion. Is a legal...

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The internal drama roiling Virginia Republicans deepened over the weekend as John Reid, the party’s embattled nominee for lieutenant governor, accused Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political action committee of extortion — escalating an already explosive rift just months before November’s elections.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on New River Valley Rail Project

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Governor Glenn Youngkin today broke ground on the highly-anticipated New River Valley Rail Project in Christiansburg, Virginia. As part of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative, the New River Valley Project encompasses railroad infrastructure upgrades that will allow VPRA to extend its Amtrak Virginia service from Roanoke to Christiansburg and return passenger rail service to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979. 

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.

Virginia’s Energy Future

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According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics American manufacturing jobs have dropped from an all-time high in 1979 of 19.6 million to 12.8...

New law will allow Virginia bridges and tunnels to be replaced or repaired sooner

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Certain Virginia bridges and tunnels could be repaired or replaced ahead of schedule, saving citizens years of waiting to use the structures, thanks to a law that will take effect this summer that stems from a bipartisan effort in this year’s General Assembly approved by the governor.

Pat Herrity withdraws from the race for lieutenant governor citing health concerns

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He announced Monday that he was withdrawing from the race for health reasons. Pat Herrity had been considered the frontrunner in the Republican Party's nomination of lieutenant governor.

Virginia Homeland Security Task Force Has Arrested Over 500 Criminal Illegal Immigrants, Over 130...

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The Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF), a federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence and immigration violations across Virginia passed 500 arrests this week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday.  

Gov. Youngkin: Intervene to protect Virginians from predatory debt collection practices

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Here is the reality: Most Americans with cancer who report struggling to pay for medical expenses or navigating medical debt are insured. 

Virginia Releases Health Report on Richmond’s 2025 Water Crisis

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RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released Wednesday the final report from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) on the January 2025 water crisis in...

Northern Virginia leaders plead for state’s help amid federal job cuts

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Northern Virginia leaders urged lawmakers on Tuesday to enact emergency legislation to help stabilize their local economy as the White House cuts federal jobs, which they said has sharply impacted the dense cluster of government employees and contractors based in the suburbs of the nation’s capital.

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

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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.

Virginia schools face federal scrutiny over parental rights laws

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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

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

Virginia community colleges end diversity, equity and inclusion practices

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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

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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.

Youngkin defends federal job cuts, says Virginia’s economy is strong

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday doubled down on the necessity of sweeping federal layoffs while attempting to reassure Virginians that the state’s economy is resilient.

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

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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

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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

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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.

‘Trump Pledge’ may be more critical than ‘Republican Pledge’ as Sears faces two ‘pledge...

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Lt. Gov Winsome Sears, who is running for the Republican nomination to succeed term-limited  Gov. Glenn Youngkin, may have a primary fight June 17, now...

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

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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...

Democrats seize on enthusiasm gap in 2025 Virginia House races

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Stephen Miller-Pitts is making his second bid to unseat Republican Del. Carrie Coyner in the 75th House District, which includes parts of Chesterfield and...

A Plan to restrict social media for minors faces pushback and calls for tighter...

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As Virginia moves to limit social media access for minors under 16, a national child safety group is urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to strengthen...

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

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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

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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.

Another poll confirms tight Virginia Governor’s race between Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears

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epublican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears remains locked in a close race against both potential Democratic challengers, according to a new Mason-Dixon Poll released Friday.

Poll shows contenders for 2025 governor’s seat equally matched

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As the nation gears up for the presidential election just weeks away, the candidates for the Virginia governor’s race are already looking ahead to 2025 with a recent poll showing they are equally supported by voters.

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